Ireland

Market Overview. Ireland’s defense modernization efforts have focused on incremental upgrades to air, naval, and ground capabilities over the past two decades. A major milestone was the acquisition of eight Pilatus PC-9M trainers in 2003, replacing aging aircraft and providing limited combat capability, with plans for a more advanced platform by 2025. Naval modernization has centered on replacing older patrol vessels, accelerated by the 2022 agreement to acquire two...