Defence budget increase will allow for planned purchase of military radar

The extra monies are also due to provide for the recruitment of “net 400 additional” Defence Forces personnel — repeating the commitment in Budget 2024.

The defence budget has received a €100m increase for next year, which will allow for “significant progress” in subsea surveillance and the planned purchase of military radar.

The extra monies are also due to provide for the recruitment of “net 400 additional” Defence Forces personnel — repeating the commitment in Budget 2024.