Good News · 13 March 2026

Ireland and UK Sign New Defence Agreement

Critical subsea infrastructure shared by Ireland and the UK will receive increased protection through a new defence agreement. Ireland’s Defence Minister Helen McEntee and UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced this Memorandum of Understanding at Friday's UK-Ireland Summit in Co Cork. The agreement provides for co-operation on maritime defence, cyber security, joint procurement, and information sharing.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 March 2026 at 16:36

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