Sweden mulls extending military conscription age to 70
As a part of the country’s actions of strengthening the defense of the country in the face of a worsening security environment, an investigation assigned by the government should increase the upper invasion age limit of former officials from 47 to 70.
“The need for the Swedish armed forces for civil servants justifies a expanded military service that should be applied, regardless of the warning to those who were previously employed as professional civil servants or reserve officers.” He said.
If the change is approved, it means that former officers until the age of 70 can be recalled to military service in case of need.
Sweden rethink the security doctrine because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and participated in the NATO military alliance in 2024.
Since 2020, the defense expenditures doubled by GDP until 2.4 percent, until 2032 to 3.5 percent of a major thrust has launched a big thrust.
In 2017, the country restarted the partial request for men and women due to a more uncertain security situation.
He said that the priorities will expand the size and abilities of the army, the air defense and the increasing ammunition stocks. All army officers and experts, lack of personnel have long been seen as an important bottleneck.
“We are currently making great investments in military defense. Defense Minister Pal Jonson told a press conference on Monday, most of the focus was the supply of reinforced material supply.
“However, we will have to continue to work to strengthen the personnel supply of the Armed Forces.” He said.
