Ireland is set to deploy its inaugural primary military radar system with the capability to detect stealth aircraft and those that evade traditional monitoring techniques—including planes with transponders disabled for illicit operations. This significant upgrade addresses a longstanding vulnerability, as Ireland currently lacks independent means to identify and track such airborne threats within its sovereign airspace.
The new radar system promises not only to track advanced, low-observable aircraft, but also to detect potential threats like hijacked or non-cooperative planes associated with criminal networks. This technological leap will transform Ireland’s military readiness, offering responsive, real-time data to military commanders and security agencies.
Once operational, the radar will become an essential element of Ireland’s national security strategy, enabling early warning and proactive response and reducing reliance on partner nations for aerial situational awareness. Positioned as a core part of the state’s defense infrastructure, it ensures Irish skies remain secure in an era of emerging aerial risks.
