£98m Contract For Air Defence Missile Systems Extended
SHORAD is made up of missile systems that can intercept threats like fast jets, attack helicopters and unmanned air systems in seconds.
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Northern Ireland Brexit: Military Hardware Movement Concerns 'Rectified'
The Ulster Unionist Party had warned new Irish Sea shipping arrangements could mean extra protocols for the Armed Forces to move equipment.
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Northern Ireland Fears 'Ludicrous' Brexit Rules Could Limit Military Hardware Movements
The UUP says the Armed Forces have to comply with a number of rules before moving materials from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
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News Red squirrels born on military training area
Red squirrels have struggled to populate in Northern Ireland due to grey squirrels forcing them out of their home territory.
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Northern Ireland COVID: Extra Military Assistance Available To Northern Ireland 'If Needed'
It comes after the announcement that more than 100 military medics were being deployed to Northern Ireland's Nightingale hospital.
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Northern Ireland Fatal Army Shooting Of Farmer In Northern Ireland 'Unjustified', Coroner Says
The presiding coroner said: "Paddy McElhone was an innocent man shot in cold blood without warning when he was no threat to anyone."
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Northern Ireland Coronavirus: Military To Help Medical Staff In Northern Ireland
More than 100 medically trained technicians are to be deployed.
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Northern Ireland Amnesty Backs Family's Call For Investigation Into Daughter's Death
Majella O'Hare was 12 years old when she died in August 1976.
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Northern Ireland Bloody Sunday: Decisions Not To Prosecute 15 British Soldiers Upheld
The Public Prosecution Service has upheld decisions originally made in March 2019.
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Northern Ireland Ex-Army Officer Appointed NI's First Veterans' Commissioner
Danny Kinahan, a former Ulster Unionist MP, will hold the post until at least 2023.
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Northern Ireland Compensation Scheme For Troubles Victims To Progress After Court Ruling
The joint legal challenge against the delay was brought by Jennifer McNern and Brian Turley.
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Northern Ireland Police Investigating 'Despicable' Belfast War Graves Damage
There is an appeal for information after 19 headstones were broken between Monday evening and Tuesday lunchtime.
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Northern Ireland Op Banner: Key Moments Of The Army's Longest Continuous Deployment
British troops moved onto the streets of Londonderry on 14 August 1969.
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Veterans WWII Veteran Takes On Birthday Walking Challenge For Charity
Maureen Lightbody was inspired to take on the challenge by Captain Sir Tom Moore's fundraising achievements.
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RAF Coronavirus: RAF Flies Patient From Northern Ireland To England For Treatment
The journey marks the fourth Air Force transfer on behalf of Northern Ireland's health department during the pandemic.
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Northern Ireland Hundreds Gather To Protect War Memorials In Belfast
Police in Northern Ireland urged the public to "stay away" from planned events due to remaining coronavirus guidelines.