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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


China and Russia hold first military exercise since Ukraine invasion

The joint exercise in East Asia on Tuesday shows the depth of the two countries' alignment, a senior US administration official said.

 Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber flies during Russian-Chinese military aerial exercises to patrol the Asia-Pacific region, at an unidentified location, in this still image taken from a video released May 24, 2022.

Home Front Command to drill massive riots, evacuating civilians under fire - watch

The military wants to be able to send troops before violence breaks out, and not in response to the violence.

 IDF 'Chariot of Fire' drill.

IDF bows to Umm el-Fahm’s request. That highlights a problem - analysis

The decision to agree to not practice Israel's multi-front war simulation drill in Umm al-Fahm is understandable but shortsighted.

IDF soldiers demonstrate cutting-edge "Edge of Tomorrow" technologies at a training center.

IDF cancels segment of 'Chariots of Fire' drill in Umm el Fahm 

Defense Minister Benny Gantz canceled the segment of the drill in the country’s third-largest Arab city that simulated war with Hezbollah.

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visit IDF largest training drill, dubbed “Chariots of Fire,”, May 10, 2022.

Israel to simulate striking Iran in massive IDF drill

Amid concern Iran is close to a nuclear weapon, “Chariots of Fire Drill,” will simulate war on six different fronts.

 An Israeli F35 aircraft is seen on the runway during "Blue Flag", an aerial exercise hosted by Israel

IDF opens largest training drill in Israeli history

"Chariots of Fire" is taking place one year after it was postponed and is set to last the entire month.

IDF soldiers are seen taking part in an exercise simulating a rescue mission behind enemy lines.

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.