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US-Led Exercises at Grafenwöhr to Include Nighttime Live-Fire Drills and Large Explosion

Local residents have been asked to accept higher noise levels during multinational drills authorized by the German defense ministry.

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Overview

  • The Grafenwöhr range will host US-led exercises from June 21 to 25 featuring live-fire drills and engineering training.
  • Nighttime operations are scheduled for June 21, 24, and 25 between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., and a major detonation is planned for June 23.
  • The German defense ministry has granted a special permit for the use of large-caliber weapons during overnight sessions.
  • US Army units will train alongside the Bundeswehr, NATO forces, and other partner nations in combined operations.
  • The drills aim to strengthen interoperability among allied forces through coordinated live-fire and engineering scenarios.