Lithuania will switch to universal conscription of men from 2032 Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has publicly announced the switch to universal conscription of men for compulsory military service from 2032, Kazinforum's own correspondent reports. Now more than 5,000 people are recruited in Israel every year, and from 2032 they plan to increase the number of recruits to 7,500. For women, the service will remain voluntary. The preparation of infrastructure and guides will cost approximately 120 million euros. The recruits will also be able to serve as drone operators, helping the border guards and fire and rescue units.