"Australia's Red Centre: Unexpected Training Ground for the World's Militaries. In a striking example of the ever-changing nature of modern warfare, troops from various countries are converging on the remote Australian outback for rigorous training exercises. The vast, arid expanse of the country's Red Centre has become a magnet for militaries seeking to hone their skills in a unique and challenging environment. But what drives the world's armed forces to send their soldiers thousands of kilometres from the front lines to train in this unforgiving landscape?"


The BBC's Katy Watson explains why troops are training in remote Australia - a country not at war, thousands of kilometres from today's major conflicts.