Drill

Iran, Russia to conduct navy drills on Sea of Oman to combat maritime terrorism - report

The drill's goal is to promote convergence and coordination in joint measures to counter activities that threaten maritime security and safety, and to combat maritime terrorism.

Fishing boats are anchored in the waters off Beris Port near Chabahar, Iran on December 17, 2025. Situated about 60 kilometers east of Chabahar in Iran's southern Sistan-Baluchistan province, Beris Port lies along the Makran coast on the Gulf of Oman.
 A boat approaches the St Kitt's and Nevis-flagged container ship Marsa Victory while crusing in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Khasab in Oman's northern Musandam peninsula on June 25, 2025.

Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz due to 'security precautions,' shipping safety

Military personnel place a flag on a submarine during the Velayat-90 war games by the Iranian navy in the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran December 27, 2011

Iran's IRGC Navy launches maritime drill in Strait of Hormuz, one day before US nuclear talks

Israeli soldiers carrying weapons walk during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the West Bank, December 20, 2025

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


United Hatzalah drill simulates October 7th scenario in Israel's North

The uncertainty also included concerns of bombs on the scene, cleared by sniffer dogs before proceeding. Two volunteers also were injured by gunfire in the exercise, all simulated for impact.

 Participants simulate a disaster on Kibbutz Yagur for training purposes.

Egypt launches massive ‘Bright Star’ military drill with 30 countries

This year's Bright Star drills have increased in importance due to the number of countries involved and Egypt’s increasing diplomatic and military influence in the region.

 American and Egyptian paratroopers are air-dropped from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during exercise Bright Star 2007

North Korean hackers target US-South Korea military drills, police say

The hackers were believed to be linked to a North Korean group that researchers call Kimsuky, and they carried out their hack via emails to South Korean contractors.

 Illustrative image of a hacker.

NASA to develop oxygen, water on the moon within the next decade

In order to achieve a long-lasting presence on the moon and support further space exploration, crucial resources will need to be available in space. NASA looks to make that possible.

 Image of full moon

What will happen in Israel if the IDF strikes Iran?

Home Front Command drilled a scenario in which about 100 civilians would be killed and about a thousand would be wounded.

 Home Front Command soldiers take part in the IDF's "Firm Hand" drill.

A 10,000-meter pit was dug in China - and no one knows why

The thousands of meters of drilling began in the oil-rich Xinjiang region last Tuesday after the President of China, Xi Jinping, called in 2021 to advance rapidly the exploration of the deep Earth.

 Police officers raise Chinese and Hong Kong flags during a ceremony to mark the Chinese National Day in Hong Kong, China October 1, 2022.

Iran claims it will host pro-Palestinian naval stunt - analysis

Iran says that the IRGC Navy will send its vessels, which usually include hundreds of fast boats of varying type and quality.

Members of special IRGC forces attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2022.

North Korea says US-South Korea drills push tension to 'brink of nuclear war'

 Self propelled artillery roll pass during a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 9, 2018

Israel conducts naval drill with five other countries

The naval commander said that the exercise involved a mix of above-the-surface naval vessels, submarines and aircraft.  

 Israel takes part in naval drill with five other countries.

North Korea fires short-range missile toward Yellow Sea

The missile was fired at about 6:20 p.m. (0920 GMT) from around the North Korean city of Nampo.

A missile launch is seen at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this undated photo released on October 10, 2022 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).