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UK to Raise Reservist Minimum Call-Up Age to 65 to Boost Military Personnel Capacity

The Ministry of Defence said this approach will increase the pool of knowledge they can draw on outside of the active military in times of conflict.
UK to Raise Reservist Minimum Call-Up Age to 65 to Boost Military Personnel Capacity
Service personnel race to the finish line after erecting and deconstructing a tent during The Duchess of Edinburgh Competition at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Camberley, England, on Nov. 5, 2025. Leon Neal/Getty Images
Victoria Friedman
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The UK announced on Jan. 15 that it will increase the upper age limit for recalling veterans for duty to 65, under plans to make Britain better prepared for potential war.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement that measures being introduced through the Armed Services Bill will raise the call-up age of former military personnel from the current maximum of 55.
Victoria Friedman
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Victoria Friedman is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in technology, eastern Europe, and defense.