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Denmark extends mandatory military service to 11 months amid Trump's threats
short by Soheib Ahsan / on Monday, 3 August, 2026
Denmark army's recruits began their 11-month service period as part of the country's extended conscription after US President Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland. Denmark earlier said service time would be increased from 4 months to 11 months and would include women for the first time. Denmark plans to increase its annual military recruits from 5,000 to 7,500 by 2033.
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