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


Give peace (and quiet) a chance - commentary

If you live in Jerusalem or any of the country’s other construction-crazed metropolises, there’s a good chance you are periodically woken up by the ear-splitting sound of drilling.

ISRAEL'S NATIONAL bird: The crane.

Israeli F-35s taking part in joint exercise with US, Italy, Britain

Israel's F-35 "Adir" deployed part for the first time in an exercise abroad.

IDF F-35s deployed for large-scale drill in Italy, June, 2021

Turkey may expand eastern Mediterranean drilling amid territory dispute

Tensions flared between Turkey, Greece and Cyprus over energy resources and jurisdiction in the eastern Mediterranean when both Turkish and Greek navy frigates escorted exploration vessels.

The Turkish drilling vessel Yavuz is seen being escorted by a Turkish Navy frigate in the eastern Mediterranean off Cyprus, August 6, 2019

China's massed drills near Taiwan take aim at Washington audience

The increased activity has raised alarm in both Taipei and Washington, though security officials do not see it as a sign of an imminent attack.

The US Navy aircraft carriers conduct a photo exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces in the South China Sea August 31, 2018

Commando, Home Front Command battalions drill rescue behind enemy lines

‘We are picking our best combat warriors, without differentiating whether they are a man or a woman.’

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

IDF to carry out part of first of its kind 'war month' in Cyprus

The soldiers will simulate combat deep in unfamiliar territory.

IDF soldiers complete urban warfare training at the Israel National Urban Training Center in Tze’elim

IDF trains for Hamas terrorist infiltrations from the Gaza Strip

As part of the drill, all the Gaza Division’s units practiced going from routine operations to emergency mode.

A wide-scale drill of the Gaza Regional Division, March 2021

Israel, France, Greece, Cyprus come together for naval military exercise

The drills were part of the annual trilateral Noble Dina exercise and included naval vessels and helicopters.

Naval vessels from the Noble Dina joint military drill between Israel, Greece, Cyprus and France, March 12, 2021.

In message to Hezbollah, IAF practices striking 3,000 targets in 24 hours

The drill involved the entire Air Force, including technicians, ammunition officers, and reservists who were called up from home to participate.

An IAF fighter jet is seen taking off amid the Vered Hagalil drill in Israel's North.

IDF completes 'Lightning Storm' exercise in the North

91st Division Commander: the drill improved our preparedness against Hezbollah

IDF completes “Lightning Storm” exercise in the north