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Ireland, Seen as a Weak Link in Europe’s Defense, Is Trying to Bulk Up

NYT World Thursday 04 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Megan Specia and Paulo Nunes Dos Santos 1 min read
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As concern rises in Europe over threats from an emboldened Russia, the Irish government says it’s working to plug gaps in its military, which reflect a tradition of neutrality.

As concern rises in Europe over threats from an emboldened Russia, the Irish government says it’s working to plug gaps in its military, which reflect a tradition of neutrality.
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