Drill

IDF concludes Hebron security operation, begins tactical drill in Kiryat Shmona

In the joint Hebron operation, the IDF searched approximately 350 structures and apprehended 14 individuals wanted for terrorism related activity.

|ByTZVI JASPER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli soldiers carrying weapons walk during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the West Bank, December 20, 2025
IDF troops carry out the Magen Oz drill on November 26, 2025.

IDF drills northern border readiness for surprise scenarios after Hezbollah chief's death

The IDF heightens alert levels after wrapping up the 'Magen Oz' General Staff drill, designed to test defensive and offensive capabilities across all commands following a key Hezbollah assassination.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Russian warships leave a port during naval drills, which are staged by the Baltic Fleet forces of the Russian Navy, part of the military exercises Zapad-2021 opened by Russia and Belarus, in the Baltic Sea town of Baltiysk in Kaliningrad Region, Russia September 9, 2021

Russia launches missiles in Sea of Japan during drills

The Russian Defense Ministry released footage of the frigate launching the missiles, while it said that "Kalibr and Uran missiles were fired in the Sea of Japan."

|ByREUTERS
A police helicopter during a firefighting drill in the Jerusalem Hills region, June 10, 2025.

Israel Police, Fire and Rescue Authority conduct drill in Jerusalem Hills

During the drill, service personnel practiced extinguishing large fires, evacuating residents, and rescuing both citizens and emergency service personnel caught by fires.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Taiwan to raise defence spending as China details combat drills

About three hours after the budget announcement, China's People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command said its forces had in recent days carried out combat drills in Taiwan.

AUGUST 13, 2020ByREUTERS
Taiwan military exercise

Russia holds military exercises amid Azerbaijan-Armenia tension

Russia, which has a military base in Armenia, has urged the two sides to cease fire and show restraint. The Kremlin has said Moscow is ready to act as a mediator.

JULY 18, 2020ByREUTERS
Russian Sukhoi Su military jets, including Su-35S Super-Flanker fighters.

Israel will not participate in RIMPAC 2020

Due to continued spread of the coronavirus, the world's largest maritime drill will take place only at sea.

MAY 6, 2020ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Soldiers of Alpha Company 1RAR of the Australian Army get ready to clear a building during training for the multi-national military exercise RIMPAC at Pohakuloa Training Area on the island of Hawaii July 22, 2012

Juniper Cobra Missile Defense drill canceled over coronavirus

Thousands of Israeli and US troops were set to participate in Juniper Cobra

MARCH 5, 2020ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF troops drill alongside US Marines as part of Juniper Cobra 2018​

10th bi-annual US-Israel Juniper Cobra joint exercise kicks off

Another joint American-IDF drill cancelled over fears of the coronavirus; Homefront Command holds missile barrage drill in schools across the country

MARCH 3, 2020ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Large-scale missile defense drill comes amid spike in tensions between Israel and her enemies; Homefront Command holds missile barrage drill in schools across the country

IDF holding joint drills with soldiers from country hit by coronavirus

The unnamed country has dozens of citizens infected with the deadly virus

FEBRUARY 9, 2020ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The IDF Search and Rescue Unit takes part in a drill, December 2019.

Thousands of IDF troops drill war in the North, West Bank

Defense Minister Naftali Bennett: As much as Iran tries to build on Syrian soil, it will sink. Syria is becoming Iran’s Vietnam.

DECEMBER 18, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Israeli Defense Minister joins IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi for large-scale drill in the north.

IDF completes large scale drill simulating Hezbollah attack in North

A future conflict could involve Hezbollah trying to infiltrate into Israeli communities near the border.

DECEMBER 17, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, ANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF Northern Command widescale drill, December 17, 2019

IDF’s 215th Division drills for war with Hezbollah

Hundreds of troops and reservists participated in a tactical drill in the Jordan Valley.

DECEMBER 5, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Troops from the IDF’s 215 Artillery Division

Blue Flag 2019: 40 jets, 800 personnel attend IAF's most advanced drill

Five international airforces sent close to 40 jets and 800 personnel to the IAF's most advanced air drill.

NOVEMBER 14, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
An IAF F-35 plane at the bi-annual Blue Flag drill a massive exercise with pilots from the United States, Greece, Germany and Italy