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New helicopters will have Israeli tech despite Govt aim to avoid kit from the country
The Irish defence department has signed contracts with Airbus for military helicopters which carry technology manufactured by Israeli company Elbit Systems.
On The JournalGuns
Crisis meeting among Defence Forces chiefs over ships going to sea without working guns
The meeting on Monday saw naval leadership summoned from their base in Cork Harbour.
On The JournalInvestigation
Defence Forces are investigating photo of apparent hazing incident among trainee soldiers
A photograph circulating online shows a soldier on the floor, wrapped tightly in a sheet with tape fixed across his mouth.
TraleeTwo men arrested, three guns seized as gardaí stop suspected burglary gang at Kerry checkpoint
measuring timeGroups representing military members hail 'historic' move for Defence Forces workplace rights
Luas and order
Explainer: What will the new transport security force be and will it be able to arrest people?
The Journal has built a picture of what the new service will and won’t be from talking to security sources and experts.
Irish Defence ForcesTrainee soldier taken to hospital following detonation of training explosive at Dublin barracks
On The JournalOrganised Crime
Gardaí board suspected drug 'mother ship' in Shannon estuary and arrest suspect
It is believed the drugs shipment is not on the cargo ship and is somewhere in the Atlantic off Kerry – the ship is carrying a legitimate load to a location in Ireland.
On The JournalOrganised Crime
Gardaí believe drugs shipment may be floating in sea off Kerry after botched smuggling drop-off
On The Journalcoolock and raheny
Here is why a massive convoy of garda vehicles raced through morning traffic in Dublin today
jail house fire fight
From the prison cell to the fireline - how California uses low paid prisoners to fight wildfires
According to statistics released by Californian Department of Corrections there are 950 prison firefighters across the various fires ravaging the scrub and suburbs of Los Angeles.
On The Journalflying medics
A dispute has erupted between medics and the HSE at Ireland's two air ambulance bases
Industrial RelationsWRC criticises two year suspension of garda as an unfair 'rubber stamping' exercise
On The JournalShannon
Irish Air Traffic staff appeal for 'respect and dignity' after 'abusive' messages
The unprecedented plea was issued in the last week.
On The Journalswitch off for EVs
Sales of new electric vehicles fell by 24% last year, motor industry figures show
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On The JournalForeign Affairs
Child abductions, deaths abroad and mental health cases see rise in Irish diplomatic response
Suspicious deathGardaí launch investigation after body of woman missing from Athlone found on land in Roscommon
Shadow fleet
Government concerned by environmental risk posed by oil-smuggling 'shadow fleet' in Atlantic
High level meetings have been held to discuss the issue, The Journal has learned.
On The JournalPrivate Billy Kedian
Irish soldier killed during 1999 Lebanon attack to be honoured with bravery medal
Private William Kedian died at UNP 6-42 when his post came under fire on 31 May, 1999.
On The JournalIrish Army
Irish soldiers in EU Battlegroup could be deployed to Ukraine for peacekeeping in event of truce
Irish soldiers will undertake a two-year deployment as part of the EU Battlegroup.
On The JournalDefence Forces
Data rules and lack of legal basis for suspensions are key issues in military discipline report
Falcon 6X
Government announces deal signed for new €53m French built Government Jet
The Department of Defence has signed an agreement for the French-made Falcon 6X.
Miami BeachUS police 'proactively launched' investigation into alleged sexual assault during Armagh GAA trip
On The JournalOutbreak
Irish aid agencies monitor mystery illness that has killed 143 people in south west DR of Congo
