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Denmark plans to enlist women and young people for military service by increasing service time from four to 11 months, the Danish government said on Wednesday. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen ...

HOVELTE, Denmark — Peering across a dense stretch of woodland outside of Denmark’s capital with camouflage paint smeared across her face, 20-year-old Katrine scans the horizon for approaching threats.

With Europe feeling the threat of Russian aggression, Denmark is bulking up its military by making women subject to the draft for the first time in the nation's history. Both men and women may still ...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark wants to increase the number of young people doing military service by extending conscription to women and increasing the time of service from 4 months to 11 months ...

Denmark on Tuesday expanded its military service to include women, as the Nordic country seeks to recruit more soldiers and strengthen its defenses amid heightened security concerns across Europe.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen speaks during a press conference on strengthening the Armed Forces, at the State Ministry, Christiansborg, in Copenhagen, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Prime ...