Ireland Buys Israeli Drone System Despite Government Policy
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Ireland's police force has purchased an Israeli-made drone suppression system, despite a government policy against acquiring Israeli technology. The system, developed by Sentrycs and acquired from a U.S. supplier, is intended to secure events during Ireland's EU presidency. This purchase contradicts a statement made by then-Minister Mícheál Martin in August 2024, following Israel's actions in Gaza. Previously, the state also rejected Israeli sensors for a new government aircraft, grounding the plane.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Ireland's police force acquired an Israeli drone suppression system, contradicting government policy.
- The system was deemed "the best you can buy" and difficult to find elsewhere.
- The purchase was made from a U.S. supplier, but the technology is Israeli-made by Sentrycs.
- The system will be used to secure events during Ireland's presidency of the European Union.
- This action follows a government directive against Israeli components due to actions in Gaza.
- A new government aircraft remains grounded due to the refusal to buy Israeli sensors.
Ireland's police force has acquired an Israeli-developed drone suppression system, contradicting a government directive against purchasing Israeli technology, according to The Journal. A police source told the publication that the equipment is "the best you can buy," and that finding comparable advanced systems without Israeli involvement is extremely difficult. The system was purchased earlier this year from an American supplier but was fully developed and manufactured in Israel by Sentrycs, which was acquired by the American group Ondas in November 2025. It has been installed on building rooftops to prevent drone flights over events during Ireland's presidency of the European Union. The system is operated by the Irish police's Special Tactical Operations Command, which includes armed support units and the national emergency response unit. Police declined to comment, citing national security protocols regarding technology procurement. In August 2024, then-Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Mícheál Martin stated that Ireland would not purchase equipment with Israeli components, a decision made in response to Israel's actions in Gaza. The Journal previously reported in August of this year that the state had refused to buy special sensors for a new Dassault Falcon 6X government aircraft valued at €53 million because they were produced by an Israeli company, leaving the plane grounded.
