Finland says to raise reservist age to 65
Summary
Finland will raise the reservist age from 60 to 65 starting January 1 to enhance military preparedness against threats from Russia, increasing the number of reservists to around one million by 2031.
Key Points
- Finland will raise the reservist age from 60 to 65 starting next year.
- The reform will add 125,000 conscripts over five years, reaching about one million reservists by 2031.
- Military service is mandatory for Finnish men at 18 and voluntary for women.
- Finland shares a long border with Russia and joined NATO in April 2023 amid security concerns.
