RAF to defend Irish airspace

[ImageGear]

Would it not be expedient for Ireland to request the services of a fellow European member nation to take care of their defence requirement. Perhaps France would step up to the mark.

Imagegear

[KiloB]

NZ?

Well at least Ireland is close enough for this to be a viable option in case of hijack etc. Wonder what plan NZ has with no cover at all?
KB

[porch monkey]

According to our esteemed contributor, John Hill, NZ has no need of such considerations.

[Finningley Boy]

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news...defence-plans/


There isn't much said in this article, but there is certainly food for thought?!

Could be related?

FB

[Royalistflyer]

Those Pilatus could be the very devil if they ever tangled with a Typhoon.

[West Coast]

It has long been established practice that previous colonial powers are duty bound to previous colonies to provide them with certain services or facilitate their use. There is no law or treaty controlling this but it is recognized proper international behaviour.

'Cept for hunting ruskie subs, and then the phones in former colonies with proper ASW assets ring.