"Denmark to Expand Military Draft to Include Women and Increase Defense Spending"
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Denmark will become the third European country to conscript women for military service starting in 2026, with the aim of addressing defense shortcomings and achieving gender equality in the armed forces. The conscription service will also be extended to 11 months for both sexes, and Denmark plans to increase its military spending to meet NATO's target by next year.
- Denmark Will Conscript Women for Military Service Newser
- Denmark to start conscripting women for military service BBC.com
- Denmark plans to conscript women for military service for first time The Guardian
- Denmark plans to expand military draft to women for the first time and extend service terms The Associated Press
- Denmark plans $6 bln boost in military spending amid defence shortcomings Reuters
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