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The UK Ministry of Defence has postponed the target for a 30% expansion of its Cadet Forces (40,000 additional cadets) from 2030 to 2035, citing the need to accelerate Armed Forces transformation. The delay was confirmed in a parliamentary answer by Defence Minister Calvin Bailey. A new Cadets Action Plan is being developed to improve volunteer recruitment and retention, and the first National Cadets Week is planned for October 2026 to promote the programme.
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UK delays cadet force expansion target from 2030 to 2035
The UK Ministry of Defence has postponed the target for a 30% expansion of its Cadet Forces (40,000 additional cadets) from 2030 to 2035, citing the need to accelerate Armed Forces transformation. The delay was confirmed in a parliamentary answer by Defence Minister Calvin Bailey. A new Cadets Action Plan is being developed to improve volunteer recruitment and retention, and the first National Cadets Week is planned for October 2026 to promote the programme.
The UK Ministry of Defence has postponed the target for a 30% expansion of its Cadet Forces (40,000 additional cadets) from 2030 to 2035, citing the need to accelerate Armed Forces transformation. The delay was confirmed in a parliamentary answer by Defence Minister Calvin Bailey. A new Cadets Action Plan is being developed to improve volunteer recruitment and retention, and the first National Cadets Week is planned for October 2026 to promote the programme.