Australian military to recruit foreigners to address dire troop shortage

SYDNEY – Australia will allow foreigners who are permanent residents (PRs) to join the military as it seeks to address a severe shortage of personnel, though the scheme will initially be limited to those from New Zealand, the US, the UK and Canada - the country's intelligence allies. The federal government announced on June 4 that foreigners who receive security clearances and have been living in Australia for at least 12 months will be able to enlist. Applicants must not have served in a foreign military in the preceding two years and must be able to attain Australian citizenship. Enlistments…