Latvia considers conscripting women as other NATO allies expand military recruitment

Latvia plans to conscript both men and women by 2028, doubling its military from 15,000 to 31,000 troops amid rising tensions. It follows developments in Denmark, with Copenhagen set to begin drafting women in 2026, modifying equipment and facilities to integrate them into the military. Both nations are adapting infrastructure (female-specific gear, longer conscription) to accommodate […]