Overview

• Under new rules passed in June, women turning 18 from this summer will enter the draft lottery on equal terms with men.
• The duration of compulsory service has increased from four to 11 months with five months of basic training followed by six months of operational duty.
• The €7 billion Acceleration Fund is financing barracks expansion, equipment upgrades and training capacity to support rising conscript numbers.
• Annual intake is projected to climb from about 4,700 last year to as many as 6,500 by 2033 to bolster Denmark’s NATO contribution.
• Initial training at Hovelte incorporates lessons from Ukraine but faces challenges such as insufficient accommodation and gear that does not fit female recruits.