The Air Corps will receive four new helicopters as part of efforts to modernise Ireland's aerial capabilities.

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin, announced the acquisition of the new Airbus H145M helicopters today.

He says they will enhance the Air Corps in the areas of intelligence and surveillance.

Budget 2025 provided an extra 8-million euro to support Air Corps fleet maintenance and training costs in the new year.

Featured image: Irish Air Corps Commandant Stephen Byrne, commanding officer of the 302nd Squadron, pilots a UH-1N Huey helicopter over the Highwood Mountains, Mont., July 16, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanna Christopher Volkmar via Alamy)