Denmark to Extend Military Draft to Women and Increase Defense Budget
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Denmark plans to extend military conscription to women for the first time and increase the service term to 11 months for both genders in response to a more serious security policy situation in Europe. The move aims to increase the number of conscripts to 5,000 and create a more versatile and complete defense. The new system will require a change in the law, set to take effect in 2026, and will involve five months of basic training followed by six months of operational service and supplementary training.
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