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Finland says to raise reservist age to 65
The reform will add 125,000 conscripts over five years, raising Finland's reservist pool to about one million by 2031 amid regional security concerns.
- On Dec 22, Finland announced it will raise the reservist age from 60 to 65 in 2026 to strengthen military preparedness against threats from neighbouring Russia.
- Defence policy changes follow Finland's post-2023 security realignment after joining NATO and closing its eastern border; military service is mandatory for all Finnish men at 18 in the Nordic country of 5.6 million.
- Extending service availability, the reform increases conscripts by 125,000 over five years and extends reservist terms by 15 years for enlisted personnel and five years for officers.
- The president's signature triggers the reform, which takes effect on Jan 1 and applies to those liable for military service; Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen said the measures `signal that Finland ensures its security now and in the future`.
- Looking ahead, Finland projects its reservist pool will grow by 2031 to around one million, from around 900,000 citizens, Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen said.
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Defence Minister Andriy Haakonen said the reform, which will come into effect on 1 January after being ratified by the president, will lead to an increase in the number of new recruits to 125,000 in five years.
Finland has passed a law to increase the age of reservists to 65 years. The Ministry of Defense expects that by 2031 the number of reserves will increase to 1 million people.
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