Drill

Newly identified ancient Egyptian copper drill rewrites history of region’s craftsmanship

The drill’s chemical composition was also surprising, study co-author Jiří Kmošek noted, as it is made up of an unusual copper alloy containing arsenic, nickel, lead, and silver. 

Original photograph of the artifact published in 1927 (L) and the actual artifact, February 20, 2026.
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.

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

 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


China drills improved Taiwan's combat abilities, president says

Speaking to air force personnel at the Hualien air base on Taiwan's east coast, Tsai said the situation around the Taiwan Strait remained tense and the threat had not gone away.

 Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen visits soldiers at a military base in New Taipei City, Taiwan in this handout picture released August 23, 2022.

Israel, US hold large-scale missile defense drill amid Iran nuclear standoff

US and Israel have signed agreement that would see US come to assist Israel with missile defense in times of war.

 The Israel Missile Defense Organization conducts an air drill with the cooperation of the IDF, US forces and CENTCOM.

Taiwan fires warning shots at Chinese drone near offshore island

The drone headed back to China after the shots were fired, the spokesperson said.

Honour guard members take part in a flag-raising ceremony at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan August 6, 2022.

S.Korea, US begin largest military drills in years amid N.Korea backlash

The annual summertime exercises were renamed Ulchi Freedom Shield this year and are scheduled to end on Sept. 1.

US and South Korean marines participate in a U.S.-South Korea joint landing operation drill in Pohang, March 31, 2014.

Taiwanese foreign minister warns China preparing for invasion

Wu spoke as military tensions simmer after the scheduled end on Sunday of four days of the largest-ever Chinese exercises surrounding the island.

 Demonstrators hold signs during a gathering in support of US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's expected visit, in Taipei, Taiwan August 2, 2022

'Missile alert': Taiwan holds air-raid exercise amid China tensions

China claims democratically ruled Taiwan as its territory and has never ruled out taking the island by force. Taiwan rejects China's sovereignty claim and vows to defend itself.

 Post-it notes create signs supporting Taiwan and other issues related to China are seen at a pro-independent book store in Taipei, Taiwan , May 24, 2022.

Israel taking part in RIMPAC 2022, world's largest maritime exercise

This year’s exercise includes approximately 25,000 personnel from 26 nations.

US and Republic of Korea Special Operations Forces conduct Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022

The IDF drills for a devastating war on home soil and away

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Chariots of Fire brought the Israeli military to a new standard, as troops practiced responding to emergency events.

 IDF TROOPS in Cyprus this week simulate a military campaign deep inside Lebanese territory against Hezbollah.

IDF simulates war with Hezbollah in Cyprus exercise

Though the military does not believe a war will break out in the north in the near future, when the order is given, the IDF wants its troops to be ready.

 IDF soldiers take part in the Beyond the Horizon drill that caps off the month-long Chariots of Fire.

Israel simulates massive strike against Iran with hundreds of IDF aircraft

The exercise is part of the IDF’s month-long Chariots of Fire drill.

The Israeli Air Force works to fight new and developing threats across the region