Drill

Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz due to 'security precautions,' shipping safety

According to Fars, the IRGC Navy commander declared that, "The weapon that reaches the battlefield on the day of war is different from what is displayed in exercises."

 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.
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

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


Israel, US air force hold first-of-kind aerial drill

Israeli Air Force pilots flew alongside their United States counterparts in drill named 'Desert Eagle'.

Israeli Air Force pilots flying alongside their United States counterparts as part of a joint exercise, 2023; illustrative

IDF's Kfir Brigade holds large-scale drill focusing on war with Hezbollah

The Kfir Brigade has been undergoing changes to make it into a deadlier maneuvering force with new capabilities and manpower

IDF’s Kfir brigade holds large-scale drill preparing for war on northern front

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.