Denmark Begins Conscripting 1,600 Citizens as It Prepares to Send First Conscripts to Greenland

Denmark has begun an expanded conscription intake of roughly 1,600 citizens, with recruits starting an 11-month service as part of a faster defense buildup. The move follows the government’s decision to extend mandatory service from four to 11 months and make conscription gender-neutral, while planning for an increase in conscript numbers over time. The first group is also expected to be deployed to Greenland later this month for the first time, reflecting heightened Arctic security concerns and increased political pressure tied to Greenland’s strategic role.