UK Launches Military Gap Year Program
Update: 2025-12-27
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The UK government introduces a new military gap year program, aiming to attract young people to the Armed Forces amid rising threats from Russia. Starting in March 2026, the scheme will offer paid placements of up to two years, with no active operations deployments. The Army and Navy have detailed plans, while the Royal Air Force is still finalizing its options. This initiative comes as the current army gap year scheme struggles, with fewer than ten participants in 2024-2025. The new program draws inspiration from Australias successful model, which saw over half of its participants stay on permanently. Other European nations are also launching similar initiatives. A recent poll shows that only 11% of 18-27-year-olds are willing to defend the country, highlighting the challenge of rebuilding interest and readiness in the Armed Forces.
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