EUFOR’s Annual Quick Response Exercise

EUFOR’s annual exercise Quick Response 2026 was held between 22nd August and 03rd September 2026 across Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The exercise brought together military personnel from multiple contributing nations to demonstrate EUFOR’s readiness, interoperability, and ability to rapidly reinforce its presence in support of a Safe and Secure Environment (SASE) for all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

As part of the exercise, EUFOR temporarily increased its troop presence through the deployment of Reserve Forces, with troops and military assets from contributing nations such as Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, and Romania participating. Citizens may have observed an increased military presence, including patrols, vehicle movements, helicopter activities, and training events in selected urban and rural locations. The exercise was conducted in close coordination with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AF BiH), local authorities, law enforcement agencies, and communities throughout the country.

Quick Response 2026 demonstrated the continued commitment to peace, stability, and security in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as EUFOR’s ability to respond rapidly and effectively whenever required.