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Why train in Germany?
Germany hosts several large and well-equipped military training areas, a legacy of its Cold War role as a frontline state. The Sennelager training area, for example, offers extensive space and diverse terrain suitable for large-scale, complex exercises like Rhino Titan, allowing forces to practice against simulated modern threats.
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