The helicopters will replace older ones in the fleet.
Four new helicopters have been bought by the State for use by the Irish Air Corps and Gardaí.
Delivery is expected in 2027 for the Airbus aircraft.
It's expected they will replace some of the smaller helicopters in the Defence Forces' fleet.
Mullingar's Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst, says the current helicopter fleet is ageing:
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WestmeathTown Park Awarded Prestigious 2025 Green Flag
Mullingar Town Park is being recognised for it's well run green spaces.
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The proposed Athlone development was originally planned for 108 units.
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Peter Ormond is welcoming this decision.
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ESB networks are working to restore power across multiple homes.
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The event unfolded in Battery Heights on Friday afternoon.
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Over 100 people have been arrested for this in the past week.
Revenue Seizes Over €300k Of Contraband
Over 11 kilos of herbal cannabis have been seized following multiple operations.
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Midlands Counties Fall Under Storm Bram Wind Warnings
The worst effects of the storm are expected to hit the Midlands around 11am.
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It happened in Longford Town yesterday morning.
Offaly House Fire Part Of Drug Intimidation "Happening All The Time"
The incident took the lives of a young boy and a woman in her 60s.
Prison Dispute Linked To Fatal Arson Attack In Offaly
A Garda Investigation is ongoing.
BnM Opens New Funding Round For Offaly Community Benefit Fund
A panel of local community members will review all applications.
