Stay away, yachties warned, as live-fire war games get underway
By Ellie Willcox
A huge marine danger area has been declared on Queensland's Capricorn Coast for the next week as Exercise Talisman Sabre's multinational land, sea and air combat exercises unleash live ammunition.
‘Ireland needs military-grade drones to fend off bombardment of drugs by cocaine cartels’ https://www.byteseu.com/1171121/ ##CocaineSeizure ##DefenceForces ##DrugsCrisis ##GanglandCrime #Crime #Ireland #Security
Ship attacked with gunfire, grenades in Red Sea off Yemen, UK agency reports
A ship has reportedly been attacked with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades in the Red Sea off Yemen.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-06/ship-attacked-in-red-sea-near-yemen-uktmo-says/105500588
Anthony Albanese to champion 'Australian independence' within US alliance
By Stephen Dziedzic
The PM's speech comes at a delicate moment in Australia’s key strategic relationship, as the federal government grapples with an unpredictable White House.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-04/anthony-albanese-champions-australian-independence-/105497350
Ukraine warns cutting off US weapons shipments will 'only encourage Russia'
Ukraine is appealing to the US envoy in Kyiv after Washington halted some shipments of critical weapons to the war-embattled country.
Trump administration expresses regrets for ditching Albanese meeting
By Jake Evans
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the Trump administration has expressed to her its regret that US President Donald Trump did not meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of the G7.
Trump administration expresses regrets for ditching Albanese meeting
By Jake Evans
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the Trump administration has expressed to her its regret that US President Donald Trump did not meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of the G7.
At least 58 killed as Israel intensifies offensive in Gaza
Despite hopes of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli Defense Force stepped up its latest offensive in the Palestinian enclave on Monday.
Israel begins new push in Gaza as Trump calls for hostage 'deal'
Local medics say at least 23 people were killed by Israeli air strikes and gunfire in the Palestinian enclave, as Arab states and the United States renew efforts to reach a ceasefire.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-30/gaza-israel-trump-deal-hostages-gunfire/105475138
Israel begins new push in Gaza as Trump calls for hostage 'deal'
Local medics say at least 23 people were killed by Israeli air strikes and gunfire in the Palestinian enclave, as Arab states and the United States renew efforts to reach a ceasefire.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-30/gaza-israel-trump-deal-hostages-gunfire/105475138
https://www.europesays.com/uk/217884/ Ireland backs €150bn defence plan as EU moves to rearm – The Irish Times #DefenceForces #EU #Europe #European #EuropeanCommission #EuropeanUnion #IrishNeutrality #MicheálMartin #SimonHarris
‘Ireland needs fresh strategy to protect its extensive maritime area’ https://www.byteseu.com/1045019/ ##DefenceForces ##Sustainability–Oceans #Ireland #Security
https://www.europesays.com/uk/131167/ State may struggle to carry out ‘robust’ immigration checks without access to EU’s IT system, warns report – The Irish Times #DefenceForces #DepartmentOfJustice #EU #Europe #European #EuropeanUnion #Immigration
Finland plans to raise reservist age limit to 65 https://www.byteseu.com/1013326/ ##DefenceForces #AnttiHäkkänen #Conscription #Finland #FinnishMilitary #MilitaryAgeLimit #NationalSecurity #ReserveExpansion #reservists
https://www.europesays.com/uk/85642/ US military to export ‘high-risk’ explosives to Australian ports amid arms expansion #Army #contract #darwin #DarwinPort #Defence #DefenceForces #DefenceIndustry #expansion #explosives #Military #MilitaryEquipment #NorthernTerritory #nt #Ports #Shipment #UnitedStates #us #UsDepartmentOfDefence #USA
Ireland joins naval intelligence network in response to Russian threats – The Irish Times https://www.byteseu.com/919826/ ##DefenceForces #AirCorps #EuropeanUnion #Government #Ireland #IrishNavalService #IrishNavy #Russia #SeaFisheriesProtectionAuthoritySfpa #SimonHarris
‘Storm Éowyn should warn us about threat to Ireland’s gas pipelines and electric cables’ https://www.byteseu.com/897819/ ##DefenceForces #Ireland #Place:Russia #Security #storm
[06:11] Defence Forces to avail of new body armour worth €16.5m
Defence Forces personnel will be able to avail of a new state-of-the-art body armour, with supplies due to arrive before the end of the year.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0330/1504819-defence-forces-body-armour/
#DefenceForces #theendoftheyear
[21:10] 'He'd be proud' - Cousin of late Pte Rooney commissioned
The cousin of Private Seán Rooney, who was killed while on a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon in December 2022, has hailed his late relative for helping him achieve a career "milestone", after he was among a number of Defence Forces members commissioned this afternoon.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0328/1504680-defence-forces-commissioning/
#SeánRooney #Lebanon #December2022 #DefenceForces #thisafternoon
How many soldiers does Latvia need? President Rinkēvičs sets a target for the coming years https://www.byteseu.com/803153/ ##DefenceForces #EdgarsRinkēvičs #Featured #Latvia #NationalGuard #NBS #president #ReserveTroops #Soldiers #StateDefenseService
