Government signs new sonar contract to enhance maritime security

The LÉ James Joyce. The new sonar capability will be used on Naval vessels to monitor activities in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone. File picture: Denis Minihane.

The Government has signed a multimillion-euro contract with Thales DMS France for the provision of towed sonar capability.

The sonar, the first of its kind in Ireland, will be used for monitoring and surveillance in the subsea domain, enhancing maritime security.