Ireland's Defence Forces drop to historically low 7,500 due to slow reform implementation, despite LOA 2 aiming for 2,000 increase.
Ireland's Defence Forces have dropped to a historically low 7,500 due to slow reform implementation, despite the government choosing Level of Ambition (LOA) 2 to increase personnel by 2,000. The Commission on Defence Forces identified capability, staffing, and structural gaps, but Ireland still spends the least on defence in the EU, leaving it vulnerable. The Commission's recommendations have yet to be fully implemented.
April 18, 2024
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