Army runs secret wargames under central London
Summary
The British Army conducted a secret military exercise in the disused Charing Cross Underground station in central London. The exercise tested NATO’s ability to plan a large military response to possible future Russian attacks, using an underground command post to improve security and coordination.Key Facts
- The exercise was called "Arrcade Strike" and involved hundreds of British soldiers.
- It was led by the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC), NATO's deployable corps headquarters.
- The exercise simulated military operations for around 100,000 personnel from the UK and NATO allies.
- Using underground locations like the disused tube platforms helps hide military activities and improve survival chances during attacks.
- Troops coordinated actions on land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace from this hidden base.
- The scenario imagined took place in 2030, focusing on a serious threat from Russia.
- Soldiers arrived in civilian clothes and changed near the secure area to keep the exercise secret.
- The location was chosen because it is spacious, underground, and in the heart of a busy city, showing that military command centers can operate even in complex urban areas.
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