The British Defense Ministry is sending about 60 old tanks to a NATO base in Germany for exercises, the Telegraph newspaper reported.

British forces are preparing about 60 Challenger 2 tanks for exercises and operations in Europe at a NATO base in Sennelager, Germany, the newspaper wrote.

Ammunition and equipment are stored at the base in case NATO is called upon to intervene in Eastern Europe.

According to the newspaper, there are also discussions about increasing the amount of ammunition at the base to facilitate logistical support should the Channel be challenged.