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.

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

 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

 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


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

Eilat hospital to simulate multiple casualty incident in drill

Eilat's Joseftal Hospital will simulate the conditions surrounding a multiple casualty incident like war.

Ambulances are seen at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) amid the coronavirus pandemic, on February 4, 2021.

Israel to simulate war with Hezbollah in Cyprus

Part of Chariots of Fire, troops from IAF, Navy and elite commando units will simulate war deep inside Lebanon.

 An IDF soldier who will be taking part in a drill in Cyprus as part of Chariots of Fire.

Largest IDF drill ever wraps up penultimate week

The week included numerous drills of almost every one of the IDF's branches, including air, ground and naval forces as well as intelligence, logistics, etc.

 The IDF’s elite Airborne Combat, Search and Rescue Unit 669.

IDF incorporates lessons from Ukraine war into Chariots of Fire drill

The Israeli military is currently in the middle of its month-long drill dubbed Chariots of Fire which simulates a prolonged and intense war.

 IDF soldiers take part in the month-long Chariots of Fire drill.