The Defence Forces commenced a programme to acquire Mowag APC-light armoured vehicles in 1999. To date 40 of these vehicles have been received and a further 25 vehicles are scheduled for delivery in 2004. The total cost of the programme is in the region of €84 million.
Two new ships have been delivered for the Naval Service. LE Roisin was commissioned in December 1999 and her sister ship, LE Niamh, was commissioned in September 2001. The total cost of the two ships was €50 million. Both ships have proved to be tremendous assets to the Naval Service in carrying out its various roles.