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Taoiseach Martin says Irish defence spending must rise as Baltic fears grow

Taoiseach Micheal Martin told the Irish Examiner that Irish capital spending on defence would rise within two to three years, citing a radar system in tendering and fear among Baltic states over Russia.

Verified Opinion AI-drafted Irish Examiner interview with Micheal Martin, 7 February 2025

What it does not test. It does not commit Ireland to a specific euro figure or percentage of GDP for defence spending.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

How this item was made. Drafted by an AI system (Claude (Anthropic)) from the source cited above and published under the editor’s responsibility without a person reading it first. How the record is made

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