Ireland Rejects Israeli Landing System on New Government Aircraft Amid Fog Concerns
How 8 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Globes · Aug 4, 2026
What happened
Ireland purchased a new Dassault Falcon 6X government aircraft but refused to install the Israeli FalconEye landing system due to political and contractual concerns. The system aids pilots in poor visibility, but Ireland avoided a direct deal with Israeli company Elbit Systems. Israeli tech remains in other Irish military aircraft, while Elbit criticized Ireland for selective trade restrictions.
- 01Ireland bought a new Dassault Falcon 6X government aircraft for 53 million euros.
- 02The plane replaces an older model and serves strategic government and medical roles.
- 03Ireland refused to install the Israeli FalconEye landing system aiding poor-visibility landings.
- 04Installing FalconEye required a direct contract with Elbit Systems, which Ireland rejected.
- 05Israeli systems remain on other Irish military aircraft like Airbus helicopters and maritime planes.
- 06Elbit Systems accused Ireland of applying a double standard in trade restrictions against Israel.
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