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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The Irish defence forces are heading to Sudan to bring Irish home. There is not that much room on Government Jet  "
The government jet would never be used to extradite citizens in a hot spot as Sudan.
Due to to extreme unpredictability of waring factions every Aircraft is a target, and more so western labelled aircraft.
The UK used aircraft that had defensive aide suites in the event of an attempt to target their aircraft, something our government decided against in the purchase of a dedicated transport aircraft that has the ability to carry 70.
So you will not see irish military aircraft flying into hotpots in the near future. |
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By *inion42Man
over a year ago
minionland |
The gov jet aka the Learjet is not a suitable aircraft for this operation, it’s more for exec transport, there are currently 3 x Casa 295 Aircraft in order. 2 maritime patrol, and 1 transport equipped.
However the last ECAT op from Afghanistan relayed the operatives to France and were then relayed on, there is a huge capex cost on having an aircraft that is hardly used.
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"Why even start this thread. Its baseless and ill informing 
Now now, no need to be predujice. Everyone is entitled to their opinion on any subject.  "
It's not an opinion that's stated its statement that's based on incorrect information |
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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
Newry Down |
The evacuation from Sudan to Djibouti can be carried out using CASA aircraft, that are usually based in Baldonnel, but the Irish Army, Oglaigh na hEireann, use leased aircraft to take personnel to Chad, Mali, Lebanon, etc., on UN protection missions.
The options for carrying out the evacuation are plentiful. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I always feel for the families of the forces that know their loved ones are going into dangerous areas. As we have seen recently not all of our soldiers come home. |
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By *indenMan
over a year ago
Naas which is South West of Dublin |
"I always feel for the families of the forces that know their loved ones are going into dangerous areas. As we have seen recently not all of our soldiers come home. "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Why even start this thread. Its baseless and ill informing
Now now, no need to be predujice. Everyone is entitled to their opinion on any subject.
It's not an opinion that's stated its statement that's based on incorrect information "
I very much doubt any comments on this site carry weight when it's political or other. This site is all about fantasy and getting away from reality..
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By *indenMan
over a year ago
Naas which is South West of Dublin |
"So you will not see irish military aircraft flying into hotpots in the near future. "
Why?
Because it never happens before, we haven’t the capability now, or we won’t have in the future? |
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"So you will not see irish military aircraft flying into hotpots in the near future.
Why?
Because it never happens before, we haven’t the capability now, or we won’t have in the future?"
You can’t scream neutrality if you have the capability to do so
So let’s all hope they all get back safe |
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"The gov jet aka the Learjet is not a suitable aircraft for this operation, it’s more for exec transport, there are currently 3 x Casa 295 Aircraft in order. 2 maritime patrol, and 1 transport equipped.
However the last ECAT op from Afghanistan relayed the operatives to France and were then relayed on, there is a huge capex cost on having an aircraft that is hardly used.
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Is that the total extent of irish government / military aircraft? |
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"So you will not see irish military aircraft flying into hotpots in the near future.
Why?
Because it never happens before, we haven’t the capability now, or we won’t have in the future?
You can’t scream neutrality if you have the capability to do so
So let’s all hope they all get back safe "
Having basic defensive / rescue capability wouldn't compromise neutrality |
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