Tag: reservists

Finnish Army Plans Karelian Sword 26

Photo: Finnish Army

The Finnish Army will conduct the Karelian Sword 26 exercise in southeastern Finland from 22 to 29 May 2026 with around 10,000 personnel, including reserve units and allied troops and has designated hashtags to follow the exercise on social media.

Germany Weighs Raising Reservist Age Limit

Bundeswehr soldiers stand on the muster ground | File Photo: Sina Schuldt/dpa

Germany’s reservists’ chief has proposed raising the age limit to 70 to address recruitment gaps. The plan comes as Berlin reviews military readiness and aims to expand its armed forces and reserve strength by 2035.

UK to Raise Recall Age for Ex-Military

A British Challenger 2 tank moves towards an objective during Exercise Bold Panzer in Estonia on October 23, 2025 | Photo: NATO

The UK government has introduced changes in the Armed Forces Bill to expand the Strategic Reserve by widening recall rules for former service personnel. The measures raise the recall age limit, align rules across services, and allow recall during warlike preparations, aiming to improve crisis readiness.