Royal Air Force Interception Missions Authorized in Irish Airspace
The UK has disclosed the terms of its secret agreement with Ireland, allowing Royal Air Force interception missions in Irish airspace. The agreement, managed through diplomatic channels, requires prior consent from the Irish Government for any operational purposes. Ireland’s lack of combat jets has left it vulnerable to air threats, relying on the UK for defense. However, Dublin has begun to rebuild its air domain capabilities, including the purchase of new aircraft and exploration of modern combat jets. This development was first reported by the UK Defence Journal and AeroTime.