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Royal Navy warship deployed to protect Ireland’s EU meeting from air attack

A Royal Navy warship was sent to defend an EU meeting in Ireland against a potential air attack. The vessel must remain 22 kilometres offshore.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 28, 2026, 9:41 AM UTC.

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The deployment indicates heightened security concerns around a major international meeting.

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Royal Navy Warship Sent to Defend Ireland's EU Meeting From Air Attack but Must Stay 22km Offshore ↗ibtimes.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 9:31 AM UTC
Ireland blocks Royal Navy warship from its waters despite asking UK for defence help - London Business News ↗londonlovesbusiness.com · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC

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