Helsinki, May 14, 2025 (AFP) - Finland looks to increase age of reservists to 65

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2025-05-14

Finland said Wednesday that it was looking at increasing the maximum age of reservists to 65 as part of plans to strengthen security because of tensions with neighbouring Russia. The proposal, if approved, would mean the number of reservists in the NATO member would reach one million by 2031 -- an increase of 125,000. Finns currently remain part of the reserve until the age of 50 for enlisted soldiers or 60 for non-commissioned officers and reser......

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