Drill

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

The drill, named "Smart Control of Hormuz Strait," aimed at testing the readiness of operational forces in the face of "possible security and military threats," Tasnim reported.

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
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

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

 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


How does the recent Israel-US military drill compare to other drills? - analysis

Israel and the US launched a joint air force drill this week.

 A US Air Force B-52 strategic bomber, C-17 and F-22s take part in a joint drill with South Korea's Air Force, in South Korea, December 20, 2022.

'Post' gets sneak peek of IDF's Givati brigade's enhanced AFVs, drones

The Jerusalem Post joined an IDF drill in the sand dunes near the Gaza border.

Israeli military forces are seen carrying out a multi-day drill near Gaza on January 17, 2023. Lt. Col. Ana Fares in second from the right.

US energy envoy Hochstein calls investor hostility to shale drilling 'un-American' -FT

The oil industry's high profits this year have attracted the attention of US President Joe Biden, who has previously said that the oil sector makes "more money than God"

Oil drilling platform 370

Israel, US to hold air drill simulating striking Iran nuclear program

The drill, one of the largest Israel Air Force drills in years, will include long-range flights such as those that Israeli pilots might need to make in order to reach Iran.

  A US Air Force B-1b heavy bomber was escorted by an IAF F-15 fighter jet above Israeli airspace on October 30, 2021

Iran holds drills on border with Azerbaijan

Iran is concerned that Azerbaijan plans to launch an attack on Armenia which could be damaging to Iranian exports.

 An explosion is seen during an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ground forces military drill in the Aras area, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, October 19, 2022.

Israel tests missile for defending maritime assets after Hezbollah threat

IAI's Gabriel 5 surface-to-surface missile can hit mobile and stationary targets, on land or at sea.

 Israel Navy carries out missile test aimed to protect strategic maritime assets.

United Hatzalah, IDF hold joint drill simulating mass casualty incident

United Hatzalah respondents simulated rushing to the scene of a strike and treating injuries while the IDF's search and rescue, commando and paratrooper units simulated a mass casualty incident.

 United Hatzalah volunteers working together with IDF soldiers to treat the simulated wounded

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.