Fearing Russia's increasing pressure in the Baltic, Sweden reintroduces military draft

Friday, March 3rd 2017 - 12:01 UTC

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Sweden's left-leaning government on Thursday reintroduced a military draft for both men and women because of what Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist called a deteriorating security environment in Europe and around Sweden. The country abolished compulsory military service for men in 2010 because there were enough volunteers to meet the region's military needs. Read full article

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Don't worry Sweden,
the British was going to send = Hermes, Eagle, Victorious
https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/815211073842384896/photo/1

but have decided to offer HMS indefensible instead,
https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/815211073842384896/photo/1

You know you can always rely on the MOD for help....
Mar 04th, 2017 - 11:41 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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