Ireland orders four Thales Ground Master 400 Alpha radars to strengthen airspace surveillance, with first deliveries in 2027

Ireland has ordered four Thales Ground Master 400 Alpha long-range air surveillance radars, with first deliveries scheduled for 2027. The procurement also includes Ground Master 200 MM/A medium-range radars, representing a comprehensive upgrade of Ireland's national air picture capability. The GM400 Alpha is a three-dimensional, long-range radar able to track a wide range of airborne targets including low-observable and ballistic threats, and the order reflects Ireland's accelerating investment in national air defense awareness.