Ireland’s long-planned acquisition of a €300 million Multi-Role Vessel (MRV) has stalled as the Naval Service reportedly pushes for a more combat-capable design. The shift signals a move away from a humanitarian-aid-focused platform towards what is now called a Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV). Originally conceived as a multi-purpose platform for aid and peacekeeping operations, the […] The post Ireland drops Multi-Role Vessel plan in favour of a combat ship – Type 31 frigate an option...
