Irish Police Bought Israeli Drone Systems Despite Government Stance
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
The Irish police have purchased advanced Israeli drone disruption systems from Sentrycs, despite the Irish government's stated policy of avoiding Israeli defense equipment. The systems were used to secure diplomatic events, with a security source calling them "the best that can be acquired." The police declined to comment on the purchase, citing national security.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Irish police acquired advanced Israeli drone systems from Sentrycs, contradicting government policy.
- The systems were used to protect diplomatic events during Ireland's EU Council presidency.
- A security source described the Israeli technology as "the best that can be acquired."
- The purchase was made through an American company, masking the Israeli origin.
- Irish police cited national security when refusing to comment on the deal.
Despite official government declarations against purchasing Israeli defense equipment, the Irish police have acquired advanced drone detection and disruption systems manufactured by the Israeli company Sentrycs. The systems, which have offices in Tel Aviv and New York, were reportedly used to protect diplomatic events during Ireland's presidency of the EU Council.
According to an investigation by The Journal, an Irish newspaper, the systems were deployed on rooftops and operated by specially trained police units to prevent drone incursions into secure airspace. The acquisition was facilitated through an American company, even though the technology itself was developed and produced in Israel.
A security source familiar with the purchase told the Irish newspaper that the Israeli systems are "the best that can be acquired" and that obtaining similar advanced defense technologies without Israeli involvement is significantly difficult. The Irish police declined to provide details on the transaction's cost or circumstances, citing national security concerns. Sentrycs did not respond to the newspaper's inquiry.
The revelation highlights a discrepancy between the Irish government's stated policy towards Israel and the reliance of its security agencies on sophisticated Israeli technology for their operational needs.
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