The country declared it wouldn't buy from Israel: now the embarrassing purchase is revealed

An investigation by the Irish newspaper The Journal reveals that the Irish police purchased drone jamming systems manufactured by the Israeli company Sentrycs, despite government statements about avoiding the purchase of Israeli security equipment. A security source said the systems are the best available for purchase.

An investigation by the Irish newspaper The Journal reveals that the Irish police purchased advanced drone jamming systems manufactured by the Israeli company Sentrycs, despite statements by the Irish government about avoiding the purchase of Israeli security equipment. The systems were installed on rooftops and used to protect diplomatic events during Ireland's presidency of the Council of the European Union. The purchase was made through an American company, and the equipment is operated by special units of the Irish police who underwent dedicated training. A security source familiar with the details told the newspaper that the Israeli systems are 'the best that can be purchased' and noted the difficulty of obtaining similar technologies without Israeli involvement. The Irish police refused to provide details on the cost of the deal. The exposure highlights the gap between the declared policy of the Irish government and the reliance of security bodies on Israeli technology.