diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index cd9c5ef59..decda0ce4 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 Noteworthy changes in version 2.2.42 (unreleased)
 -------------------------------------------------
 
+  * gpg: Set default expiration date to 3 years.  [T2701]
+
   * gpg: Support OCB encryption.  [T6263]
 
   * gpg: New command --quick-update-pref.  [rGf16c946be7]
diff --git a/g10/keygen.c b/g10/keygen.c
index cb6770b64..5bee9c312 100644
--- a/g10/keygen.c
+++ b/g10/keygen.c
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 
 /* When generating keys using the streamlined key generation dialog,
    use this as a default expiration interval.  */
-const char *default_expiration_interval = "2y";
+const char *default_expiration_interval = "3y";
 
 /* Flag bits used during key generation.  */
 #define KEYGEN_FLAG_NO_PROTECTION 1