The Danish government is developing a concrete plan to establish a new mobilization force consisting of thousands of former conscripts, according to Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. These individuals will be ready to rejoin the defense forces in the event of a crisis or war.

Poulsen announced the initiative in a video speech released on Constitution Day. He was in Brussels and unable to deliver the speech in person.

In addition to the mobilization force, Poulsen revealed other key defense updates. The government is expected to finalize the purchase of ground-based air defense systems next week. Poulsen anticipates these systems will be operational by 2026.

Furthermore, the start date for the extended 11-month conscription period has been moved forward to February 2026, instead of August 2026. Specific details regarding the structure and function of the new mobilization force were not provided in the video.