Bring back national service to protect Britain from Russia and Iran, says former Nato chief
- Posted on April 27, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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A prominent former NATO official advocates for reinstating mandatory national service across Britain, drawing parallels with Sweden's model, to strengthen defence readiness against emerging geopolitical threats from Russia and Iran. The proposal addresses growing security concerns and suggests structured civilian-military engagement could enhance national resilience and preparedness in an increasingly volatile international environment.
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Bring back national service to protect Britain from Russia and Iran, says former Nato chief
Former Nato chief Lord Robertson said introducing a Swedish-style national service 'should certainly be on the agenda' due to the 'threats that we now face'.
