Mike Brunicardi
@mikebrunicardi
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Irish Navy. Irish Defence Forces. Interested in Maritime Security & Defence. MA Leadership, Management & Def. Studies. MA Int. Policy & Diplomacy. Views my own.
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Joined March 2012
RT @CSIS: Approximately three-quarters of subsea cables in the Northern Hemisphere pass near or through Irish waters, making it a critical….
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RT @CormacJOKeeffe: Military grade aerial drones and surface drones would "significantly" improve Ireland's depleted capabilities to combat….
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In the wake of the Broadstrand drugs seizure and convictions following the MV Matthew case, security sources say Ireland must up its game to tackle drug trafficking
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RT @naval_service: 🇮🇪⚓ The Irish Navy was proud to host the (JTF) #MVMatthew press conference in Haulbowline. Speakers:.🔹 Sjoerd Top – MAOC….
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RT @NiallJournal_ie: 'It was apparent that we were in hot pursuit': The inside story of the raid on the MV Matthew (via @thejournal_ie) htt….
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In this piece, we’ll hear for the first time publicly from three key players involved in the military side of the multi-agency response.
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RT @defenceforces: On the 26th of September 2023, the MV Matthew was interdicted by the Joint Task Force (JTF) on Drug Interdiction. The JT….
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RT @NiallJournal_ie: A podcast on the MV Matthew sentencing here.
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Podcast Episode · The Explainer · 04/07/2025 · 27m
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RT @IRLDeptDefence: 📢 FINAL week for submissions! . We are developing a new National Maritime Security Strategy. Your views on our propos….
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RT @CormacJOKeeffe: Naval Service strength set to rise to over 760 - but is still 300 short of what it should be.
irishexaminer.com
The Naval Service is currently over 1,000 personnel short of the target under the Government’s plan, which has five years to run
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RT @CormacJOKeeffe: UN expert urges Ireland to harden physical and cyber security on subsea data cable infrastructure once it lands in Irel….
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Around 11 fibre optic cables connecting North America to Europe pass through or near Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone which stretches over 200 nautical miles off the south west and west coast
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Important article on Ireland’s critical infrastructure inc gas pipelines, power interconnectors, data cables that face growing threats from nature & hostile actors. Storm Éowyn & Russian activity signal urgency for Maritime Defence & Maritime Security Strategy. #MaritimeSecurity.
Two-page special report today on the urgent need to invest in security to protect our gas pipelines and electricity cables.
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RT @RTENationwide: Commander Roberta O’Brien is the highest-ranking woman in the Irish Naval Service, we caught up with her at Naval HQ in….
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RT @RTENationwide: Roberta O’Brien has made history as the first woman to achieve the rank of Commander in the Naval Service & we caught up….
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Considering the #defence, #maritimessecurity coverage & awareness over the last few weeks. In the 🇮🇪 context & on #worldbookday2025 my recommendations are #IsIrelandNeutral? & #UnderstandingMaritimeSecurity. These give great & vital insights to key considerations for our country
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RT @McNamara_Eoin: Delighted to feature on @bbcworldservice this week, discussing #undersea infrastructure vulnerabilities in North #Atlant….
bbc.co.uk
They carry 95% of the world’s data - but are they at risk from China, Iran and Russia?
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RT @UKDefJournal: The protection of undersea cables is rapidly becoming a top security priority for NATO and European countries, is Ireland….
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RT @phegarty326: Exciting Cullen PhD Scholarship @NMCI_Ireland @MTU_ie and @IMDOIreland . 📅 - closing date 25 February 2025.💰 - stipend of….
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RT @PeruEmbassyIRL: "I sincerely appreciate Commodore Michael Malone and the @naval_service for their warm hospitality during my visit to H….
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RT @RACO_DF: ‘Security and defence are now “absolutely central” to the EU and if Ireland tries to avoid participation in those areas, it wi….
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