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March 3, 2023 | International, Aerospace, Security

Ireland vows to tackle drones after Dublin Airport shut six times

The Irish government on Friday vowed to tackle the problem of drones after a series of incursions forced the closure of Dublin Airport, the country's busiest, on six occasions since the start of the year.

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/ireland-vows-tackle-drones-after-dublin-airport-shut-six-times-2023-03-03/

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