Defence Forces (Ireland)

Combined military forces of Ireland

The Defence Forces are the armed forces of Ireland. They encompass the Army, Air Corps, Naval Service, and Reserve Defence Forces.

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Soldier who beat woman unconscious dismissed from military after avoiding jail The Irish Defence Forces have dismissed a soldier who was convicted of beating a woman on the street, but avoided a custodial sentence, sparking protests around Ireland. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
Woman beaten unconscious by serving Irish soldier demands reform of the military The Irish Defence Forces are facing calls for urgent reform after a solider avoided prison for assaulting a woman, reigniting the debate about misogynistic abuse within the military. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Israeli ground operation frees soldier from Hamas captivity in Gaza An Israeli soldier has been rescued from Hamas captivity in Gaza in a ground operation, according to Israel's Defence Forces (IDF). Sky News - Published on October 30, 2023

Further recovered material reveals details of Hamas' attack plans, say IDF Israel's Defence Forces (IDF) have released further information that they say is evidence of the detailed planning behind Hamas' attack on October 7. Sky News - Published on October 23, 2023
Ireland's military cannot properly defend country, report finds Ireland's Defence Forces cannot properly defend the country against acts of aggression from conventional military forces, according to a new report which has urged a radical overhaul of the military. Sky News - Published on February 9, 2022