Denmark decided to extend the military draft to young women starting in the coming months, two years earlier than initially planned. Danish women who turn 18 after July 2025 will be required to register for the health screening and subsequent draft. At the same time, the standard service period will also be increased from 4 to 11 months.
In Denmark, health screenings have always been mandatory for men, but only those who are deemed fit enough for service are required to participate in the lottery. Service obligation is then determined by the number of places not filled by volunteers each year and a random number they draw—with 5,000 expected to be conscripted this year.
