Ireland's Defensive Vulnerabilities: What can or needs to be done?

13/12/2025 17 min
Ireland's Defensive Vulnerabilities: What can or needs to be done?

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Episode Synopsis

In recent months, Ireland’s defense posture has come under renewed scrutiny, from concerns about our capacity to monitor our own airspace to wider questions about how prepared we are for emerging geopolitical threats. Anton takes a closer look at what Ireland’s vulnerabilities actually are, why they matter, and what kind of response is realistically required. Joining Anton is Stephen Collins, columnist and former political editor of The Irish Times; Cathal Berry, former Independent TD and former Commandant in the Army Ranger Wing; and Raluca Saceanu, CEO of Smartech247.