First in a new series of podcasts from The Ditch, hosted by Niamh Ní Bhriain and Harry Browne – with the team from The Ditch: Eoghan McNeill, Paulie Doyle and Roman Shortall

(Note and apology: the sound quality improves after the first few minutes!)

Stories in The Ditch that we discussed:

https://www.ontheditch.com/up-to-eu800-million-record-arms-purchase-involves-member-of-lobbying-group-part-owned-by-french-state/

https://www.ontheditch.com/irish-daily-mail-israel/

https://www.ontheditch.com/eu-plans-for-the-rapid-movement-of-nato/

Irish Times 'Year of the French part II' is here.

Armoured cars and tanks and guns

The Irish Government's recently published 'maritime security strategy' is here.

Music and production by Fionn Dempsey

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