Reservists May Be Called Up for War at Age 65

Reservists in the British armed forces will be required to remain on call for an additional ten years, extending their service age from 55 to 65, to enhance the UK’s war preparedness. This change, part of new armed forces legislation, allows for a lower mobilization threshold and shifts the focus from responding to national emergencies to “warlike preparations.” The move comes amid global tensions, particularly concerning Iran and Ukraine, with the British Army’s size at its smallest since the Napoleonic era. Current figures indicate around 95,000 members in the strategic reserve.

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