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Ireland’s new state jet said to struggle to land in fog, after Israeli system rejected
August 4, 2026

A new Irish government jet may struggle to land in bad weather because it was ordered without key navigation equipment from an Israeli firm, according to a report Tuesday by the Irish outlet The Journal. The 53 million euro (61 million USD) Dassault Falcon 6X aircraft would normally include Elbit’s FalconEye low-visibility system, a system of cameras and sensors that gives pilots additional information amid fog or darkness. In August 2024, Ireland said it would no longer award Israeli companies defense contracts, citing an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice against Israeli settlements in the West Bank…The Irish defense department has not confirmed or denied the absence of the system, but has said “there are no current limits on the operational capability of the aircraft.” However, The Journal cited pilots as saying the lack of the FalconEye does limit pilots’ options for landing in foggy weather. READ MORE