“Coalition of the Willing” Exercises Begin in Poland

Reform.news Editorial Team · 9 November 2026, 08:03

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The COALITION 26.2 exercises are starting in Poland and will run from November 9 to 22. The manoeuvres are being conducted by the “Coalition of the Willing”, also known as the Multinational Force – Ukraine.

According to Poland’s Ministry of National Defence, the aim of the exercises is to demonstrate European countries’ ability to establish forces in support of Ukraine and strengthen European security in the event of a ceasefire or a peace agreement.

“The exercises are intended to lay the groundwork for ensuring lasting peace, with their main activities taking place in Poland. The exercises involve land, air and naval forces, as well as elements of the space forces of France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Estonia, Spain, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Germany, Sweden, Turkey and Poland,” the ministry said in a statement.

Poland is acting both as the host country and as the lead nation responsible for providing the coalition’s logistical support.

“The purpose of the exercises is to test the process of receiving, accommodating and subsequently moving forces. Units from coalition member states are arriving in Poland by sea, land and air. After reception and accommodation, they travel by rail and road to Nowa Dęba, where they undergo integration and joint training,” the ministry added.

Around 2,800 military personnel from 11 countries will take part in the manoeuvres. Poland will additionally deploy around 2,000 soldiers to provide logistical support for the exercise participants.