DUBLIN: Ireland exported more than €20 million of equipment used in military aircraft and drones to the US in 2015.
The total value of military goods exported by Irish companies fell by 50 per cent to about €43 million over the year. The US accounted for more than half of sales at €23.3 million, of which €20.4 million was related to items used in aircraft and drones. The value of dual-use items exported from the Republic in the same year rose by 30 per cent to more than €1.4 billion. This covers goods, software and technology that can be used for both civilian and military applications or can contribute to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.