Due to Ireland’s current military deficiencies, the country de facto relies on the UK for national defence. The Royal Navy would be required to deter an incursion by hostile surface vessels and submarines. Similarly, the Royal Air Force is relied upon for interception missions against suspicious aircraft.

  • BallyM@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    Nonsense. Ireland’s most likely attacker in any war is Britain. They would frame it as “coming to Ireland’s” defense.