Evidently the Defence Forces, specifically the Naval Service, was closest to the drones incident, and played a critical role in gathering evidence. If further capabilities were required, was the level of engagement and planning between Irish and other European security services sufficient? It is not clear, however, how this could have been of use to the Naval Service during the Zelensky operation. The Minister went on to say that the acquisition of C-UAS capabilities for the Defence Forces was now a Government priority. The temptation for politicians who have little time to focus on national security is to defer to the professionals.

Source: The Irish Times December 14, 2025 14:37 UTC