The U.K. will stage an unusually large veteran reserve readiness exercise next year amid growing U.S. pressure to increase its defense posture.
Members of the Armed Forces strategic reserve will be tested next year on being called into action as part of Government plans to test the nation's resilience.
The upper age limit for call-up to the British Army is being raised from 55 to 65. The Armed Forces Bill will expand the pool of former Service personnel that Defence can draw upon during times of ...