Irish Defense Forces Crew Wins U.S. Army Bradley Competition Despite Lacking the Vehicle
A crew from the Irish Defense Forces won first place in the Bradley Fighting Vehicle division at the U.S. Army's Sullivan Cup armor competition at Fort Benning, Georgia, in May 2026. Despite not operating any Bradleys, the Irish team trained on their Mowag Piranha and defeated a U.S. Army crew. Teams from Poland and the United Kingdom also competed. The victory was hailed as a major upset and a point of professional pride.
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Irish Defense Forces Crew Wins US Army Bradley Fighting Vehicle Competition Despite Lacking Bradleys at Home
A crew from the Irish Defense Forces achieved a significant upset at the U.S. Army's premier armor competition, the Sullivan Cup, held at Fort Benning, Georgia. The Irish team won first place in the Bradley Fighting Vehicle division, defeating a crew from the U.S. Army's 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team. Notably, the Irish Army does not operate any Bradley Fighting Vehicles; the crew trained on the Mowag Piranha, an armored personnel carrier, before the competition. The team credited their success to training provided by American service members. The biennial event tests gunnery, maneuvering, maintenance, and physical fitness. Teams from Poland and the United Kingdom also participated. The victory was described as an upset and a point of professional pride for the Irish soldiers.
Army TimesIrish Defense Forces crew wins US Army Bradley Fighting Vehicle competition despite not operating the vehicle
A crew from the Irish Defense Forces won first place in the Bradley Fighting Vehicle division at the U.S. Army's Sullivan Cup armor competition held at Fort Benning, Georgia, in May 2026. The Irish team defeated a crew from the U.S. Army's 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, despite the Irish Army not operating any Bradleys. The crew trained on the Mowag Piranha, Ireland's armored personnel carrier, before the competition. Sergeant Shane Molloy, the team's gunner, noted the American crews were gracious in defeat. The biennial competition tests gunnery, maneuvering, maintenance, and physical fitness. Teams from Poland and the United Kingdom also competed. The 4th Infantry Division won the tank division title.
Military TimesIrish Defense Forces Crew Wins US Army Bradley Fighting Vehicle Competition Despite Lacking Bradleys at Home
A crew from the Irish Defense Forces achieved a major upset at the U.S. Army's premier armor competition, the Sullivan Cup, held at Fort Benning, Georgia. The Irish soldiers won first place in the Bradley Fighting Vehicle division, defeating a crew from the U.S. Army's 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team. This victory is notable because the Irish Army does not operate any Bradley Fighting Vehicles; the crew trained on the Mowag Piranha, an armored personnel carrier, before the competition. The team credited American service members for their teaching and training. The biennial Sullivan Cup tests gunnery, maneuvering, maintenance, and physical fitness. Teams from Poland and the United Kingdom also competed. The 4th Infantry Division won the tank division title.
Military TimesIrish Defense Forces crew wins US Army Bradley Fighting Vehicle competition despite lacking the vehicle at home
A crew from the Irish Defense Forces achieved a major upset at the U.S. Army's premier armor competition, the Sullivan Cup, held at Fort Benning, Georgia. The Irish soldiers won first place in the Bradley Fighting Vehicle division, defeating a crew from the U.S. Army's 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team. Notably, the Irish Army does not operate any Bradley Fighting Vehicles; the crew trained on the Mowag Piranha, an armored personnel carrier, before traveling to the United States. The team credited American service members for their teaching and training. The biennial competition tests gunnery, maneuvering, maintenance, and physical fitness. A U.S. 4th Infantry Division crew won the tank division, and teams from Poland and the United Kingdom also participated.
Military TimesIrish Defense Forces Crew Wins US Army Bradley Competition Despite Lacking the Vehicle
A crew from the Irish Defense Forces achieved an upset victory at the U.S. Army's premier armor competition, the Sullivan Cup, held at Fort Benning, Georgia. The Irish team won first place in the Bradley Fighting Vehicle division, defeating a crew from the U.S. Army's 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team. Notably, the Irish Army does not operate any Bradley Fighting Vehicles; the crew trained on the Mowag Piranha, an armored personnel carrier, before the competition. The team credited American service members for their training and support. The biennial event tests gunnery, maneuvering, maintenance, and physical fitness. Teams from Poland and the United Kingdom also competed. The 4th Infantry Division won the tank division.
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