Britain to Raise Military Reserve Call-Up Age to 65 and Expand Activation Criteria

Britain announced plans to strengthen its military reserve forces by raising the maximum call-up age for former personnel from 55 to 65, effective from spring 2027. The criteria for calling up reserves will also expand to include 'warlike preparations,' lowering the threshold from only national emergencies or attacks. This move aligns with similar efforts by European NATO members like France and Germany, responding to security concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and calls for increased European defense responsibility.