# Coalition of the Willing military exercises

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/coalition-of-the-willing-military-exercises
> Updated: 2026-10-25T04:00:00.000Z. Sources: 42. Developments: 2.

Under the framework of the ‘Coalition of the Willing’, a group of approximately 35 states led by France and the United Kingdom is organizing the ‘Koalicja 2026’ military exercise. The maneuvers, scheduled for November, are designed to test the operational readiness of a multinational force to secure a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Planned activities include rehearsing post-war peacekeeping, troop deployment, and logistical coordination. The exercises will take place in Poland, Romanian airspace, and the western Black Sea, simulating the rapid movement of forces and the delivery of essential supplies such as food and fuel. 

Participating nations include the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Poland. Germany has committed to providing staff officers, logistical support, and up to two A400M transport aircraft for aerial refueling. The initiative aims to prepare allies to provide security guarantees and support post-war reconstruction while serving as a deterrent against further aggression.

Recent details clarify that the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ operates independently of NATO and the EU, following a decision made at a Ukraine summit in Berlin in December 2025. The German Bundeswehr’s specific contribution includes approximately ten staff officers and logistical support for troop movements through German territory. While the exact scale of German involvement remains subject to government and parliamentary decisions, the participation serves as a sign of solidarity with international partners. The exercise is intended to demonstrate the readiness and credibility of allied forces across land, air, and sea.

## Claims

- Germany will provide approximately ten staff officers to the exercise. (corroborated by 23 sources)
- Germany will provide up to two A400M transport aircraft for aerial refueling. (corroborated by 23 sources)
- The military exercise is named ‘Koalicja 2026’. (corroborated by 23 sources)
- The exercise will take place in Poland, Romanian airspace, and the western Black Sea. (corroborated by 23 sources)
- The Coalition of the Willing consists of approximately 35 states. (corroborated by 23 sources)
- The purpose of the force is to secure a possible ceasefire with Russia. (corroborated by 23 sources)
- The multinational force is being built under the leadership of France and the United Kingdom. (corroborated by 22 sources)
- The formation of the coalition was decided at a Ukraine summit in Berlin in December 2025. (corroborated by 22 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Germany to join Koalicja 2026 military exercises for Ukraine

Germany will support the ‘Koalicja 2026’ military exercise in November, providing staff officers and A400M aircraft to test a multinational force intended to secure a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.

42 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-to-join-coalition-of-the-willing-military-exercise

### 2026-10-16: NATO allies to hold major military drills in Poland for Ukraine security

At least 1,500 troops from the UK, France, and Germany will conduct military exercises in Poland this November to rehearse peacekeeping and logistics for a potential post-ceasefire scenario in Ukraine.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-troops-to-deploy-to-poland-for-ukraine-security-drills

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