🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin
Inside NATO nations huge conscription push to deter Putin
What happened
Denmark has introduced an expanded conscription programme, which includes call-ups for women, with 50% more conscripts expected to be drafted. The service period has been extended from four to 11 months, allowing conscripts to contribute more and be "fully fit" and "fully integrated" within military units. Temporary infrastructure has been set up to accommodate the increased number of recruits, with new facilities described as "flexible pavilions" that can be used for various purposes.
Why it matters
The expansion of Denmark's conscription programme has been implemented in response to growing fears of the Russian threat and is part of a broader effort to bolster NATO's military presence in the region. The programme aims to develop combat power "as fast as possible" and free up permanent personnel to take on more specialized tasks. Denmark is one of several European countries to have turned to conscription in response to increased tensions with Russia.
Key facts
- Denmark's conscription scheme includes both men and women.
- The intake of conscripts is expected to rise to 7,500 per year by 2033.
- The expanded programme has seen a number of changes, including an increased service period and new infrastructure.
- Currently, all conscripts are volunteers, with a lottery system used to fill gaps.
- Denmark is one of nine NATO nations with conscription.
Publisher evidence used
Reporting attributed to express.co.uk. WorldLeadersNews links readers to the publisher and does not present a headline-only item as a full article analysis.
Related leaders
