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Ireland releases maritime strategy as it looks to new naval bases and stronger partnerships

27th February 2026

Ireland has a maritime area ten times the size of its land mass but has a limited naval capacity and faces an ongoing threat to critical underwater infrastructure. A new strategy is looking to address the challenge.

NSPA outlines next steps for NATO’s Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability effort

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NSPA outlines next steps for NATO’s Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability effort

27th February 2026

The NATO agency gave further updates on the next stages of its rotorcraft programme and timelines for the next three years, with the initiative aimed at replacing ageing medium-lift helicopters in various NATO countries.

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