Don Lavery
@donlav
Journalist specialising in defence/ security affairs. 40+ years in Journalism. Former Irish Independent News Editor. NUJ member Pix: C-295MSA. Pix: Mike Lavery.
RTE news : EU sanctions envoy says Ireland must 'beef up' Naval Service rte.ie/news/primetime…
#OnThisDay 1922 The IRA derailed a train carrying Free State Army soldiers & their prisoners at Killurin, Wexford. Two Free State soldiers are killed & 7 wounded. However, despite the firefight distracting the soldiers, the prisoners on board could not escape. #Ireland #History
‘Ireland’s unique strategic position—linking transnational telecommunications cables between the United States, the United Kingdom, and continental Europe—makes it a key player in safeguarding subsea fiber-optic cables’ Investment in @naval_service @MichealMartinTD
Approximately three-quarters of subsea cables in the Northern Hemisphere pass near or through Irish waters, making it a critical nexus for international connectivity. Read more on the future of subsea cables from @CSIS_PPD: csis.org/analysis/strat…
I hope @realDonaldTrump doesn’t see this too often. He might spiral into a coma or something.
BREAKING 🇰🇭🇹🇭🇸🇪🔥 #Thailand Airforce deployed Swedish-made 4th gen 'Saab JAS 39 Gripen' jets near disputed territory to launch major Airstrikes on #Cambodia. 🚨 At least 48+ Thai fighter jets including F-16 and JAS 39 Gripen are ready to bomb Phnom Penh.
#Kia's #K151 #KLTV #Raycolt is bidding on a £750M 🇬🇧 military vehicle contract! This powerful, cost-effective tactical vehicle has already seen success in seven countries, including #Poland, and aims to replace aging #LandRover #Defender. #UK v.daum.net/v/202507071603…
Valencia Co Kerry 🇮🇪 Sub-sea cables were vital pieces of infrastructure over 100 years ago, arguably more so today in the digital world. The ability to monitor and protect vital for a functioning modern economy. It's time to fix defence @SimonHarrisTD
#Thailand / #Cambodia 🇹🇭🇰🇭: "Royal Thai Army" struck Cambodian Army positions and destroyed weapons depots as a result of Drone Strikes. Thai Army used domestic "Bombing Drones" (โดรนโจมตีทิ้งระเบิด) carrying M261 and M472 mortar bombs along with Improvised Air-Dropped Bombs.
7 Inf Bn conducting Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) MOUT refers to combat training in urban environments such as towns and cities, where threats can emerge from any direction, above, below, or behind cover. It involves close-quarters combat, building and room…
Battles between T-55 and Type-59 Tanks with the Royal Cambodian Army and T-84 and M60 Tanks of the Royal Thai Army are reported to be taking place on the border between the two countries near Ta Thav.
I'm blocked. Anyone who is not, get on to their account and stop this nonsense getting currency. They have deliberately conflated neutrality and the Triple Lock. There is a danger that people will believe and be worried by this claptrap.
Heads up Dublin Spotters, this is a special one👀 I can confirm that an Antonov AN-124 is expected in Dublin early next month!!!! The Antonov An-124 Ruslan is that it’s one of the largest cargo aircraft in the world - second only to its big sibling, the Antonov An-225 Mriya…
🇨🇿#Czechia: The Ministry of Defence has approved a contract for the conclusion of a framework agreement with ČZUB for the supply of CZ BREN 2 rifles, CZ GL 40 grenade launchers and CZ P-10 C pistols, including accessories - optoelectronic sights (including day and night optics…
In 1942, General Merritt Edson earned the Medal of Honor for his defense of Lunga Ridge on Guadalcanal. His 800 Marines withstood repeated assaults from 3,000 Japanese soldiers while he continually exposed himself to enemy fire in an effort to lead his men.
DFTC FAMILY OPEN DAY we are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. We are open from 10:00 to 13:00 hrs .
A major milestone - the #H160M has taken off! The military version of the H160 developed for the French Armed Forces has started flight testing! The 🚁 was chosen by France as a single platform to equip all three branches of the French Armed Forces.
Airbus launches H160M flight test campaign Read the press release: airbus.com/en/newsroom/pr…
BREAKING: 🇺🇲🇮🇱 Marco Rubio officially announced that anyone who dares to criticize Israel will NOT be granted a visa to enter the United States. You can criticise USA but not Israel. Does Israel control USA now?
Mass starvation is spreading in Gaza. Our colleagues and the people we serve are wasting away. It is time for governments to take decisive action and save lives: msf.org/mass-starvatio…
BREAKING: Russia has launched large-scale naval exercises involving 150 warships and support vessels, 120 aircraft, and more than 15,000 military personnel across the Pacific, Arctic, Baltic and Caspian seas. Meanwhile, US has deployed nuclear bombs to the United Kingdom.