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


International Noble Dina naval drill ends near Cyprus

US, Israeli, French, Cypriot and Greek naval forces took part in the joint drill southwest of Cyprus.

 Israeli Navy takes part in the Noble Dina naval drill, March 2022

Israel will not participate in any Red Flag exercises this year

The Red Flag exercises take place several times a year bringing together American and international forces for drills.

Red Flag drill hosted by the US Air Force held at Nellis Air Base, Nevada

Russian defense minister arrives in Syria for naval exercises

The Russian exercises come less than a week after Russia called for Israel to refrain from conducting strikes in Syria.

 Permanent group of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, 2016

IDF drills for a winter war with Hezbollah

“We are preparing for war with Hezbollah in all weather conditions," said Lt.-Col. Ofer Tchorz, commander of the 74th battalion, part of the 188th Armored Brigade. 

 Merkava tank during a 2022 winter training drill.

Col. Sharon Asman likely died from cardiac arrest, committee investigating his death finds

The committee found that the medical teams should have used a defibrillator at an earlier stage in the resuscitation attempt, even if there was no guarantee that it would have saved him.

IDF Lt.-Col. Sharon Asman who collapsed and died during a combat fitness drill, July 1, 2021.

Israeli jets fly alongside AFCENT jets in 'Desert Falcon'

The drill took place out of the IAF’s Ovda Airbase and saw the jets flying mostly over Israel’s Negev desert.

 Israeli jets fly alongside AFCENT jets in the 'Desert Falcon' drill, on January 16, 2022.

US NAVCENT Commander Cooper visits Israel

The visit was Cooper's third visit to Israel in the past six months, comes days after IDF Chief of Staff speaks with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley.

 Commander of the US Naval Forces Central Command’s (NAVCENT) Vice Adrimal Brad Cooper with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi.

Iran's war games in the Gulf were 'warning to Israel'

'These exercises had a very clear message: a serious, real ... warning to threats by the Zionist regime's authorities to beware of their mistakes.'

 An explosion is seen behind a soldier during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17',in the southwest of Iran, in this picture obtained on December 22, 2021.

Iran showcases missile threats as part of ‘Great Prophet 17’ drill - analysis

In recent weeks, Iran has also tested air defenses over Natanz and Bushehr, facilities linked to its nuclear program.

 An explosion is seen behind a soldier during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17',in the southwest of Iran, in this picture obtained on December 22, 2021.

14 Days: Budget approval

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 Budget approval in the Knesset.