Drill

Philippines, US launch drills near Taiwan, test readiness under real-world conditions

Launching the exercises, Philippine armed forces chief Romeo Brawner said their purpose was to reaffirm the strength of their alliance and their responsibility to secure the region.

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The Philippines and the United States hold the opening ceremony of their Balikatan joint military exercises at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila on April 20, 2026.
Original photograph of the artifact published in 1927 (L) and the actual artifact, February 20, 2026.

Newly identified ancient Egyptian copper drill rewrites history of region’s craftsmanship

The drill’s chemical composition was also surprising, study co-author Jiří Kmošek noted, as it is made up of an unusual copper alloy containing arsenic, nickel, lead, and silver. 

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Fishing boats are anchored in the waters off Beris Port near Chabahar, Iran on December 17, 2025. Situated about 60 kilometers east of Chabahar in Iran's southern Sistan-Baluchistan province, Beris Port lies along the Makran coast on the Gulf of Oman.

Iran, Russia to conduct navy drills on Sea of Oman to combat maritime terrorism - report

The drill's goal is to promote convergence and coordination in joint measures to counter activities that threaten maritime security and safety, and to combat maritime terrorism.

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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.

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."

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

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.

MAY 9, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
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.

MARCH 24, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
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.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
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. 

FEBRUARY 8, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Merkava tank during a 2022 winter training drill.

Col. Sharon Asman likely died from cardiac arrest, committee investigating his death finds

The committee found that the medical teams should have used a defibrillator at an earlier stage in the resuscitation attempt, even if there was no guarantee that it would have saved him.

JANUARY 18, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF Lt.-Col. Sharon Asman who collapsed and died during a combat fitness drill, July 1, 2021.

Israeli jets fly alongside AFCENT jets in 'Desert Falcon'

The drill took place out of the IAF’s Ovda Airbase and saw the jets flying mostly over Israel’s Negev desert.

JANUARY 16, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Israeli jets fly alongside AFCENT jets in the 'Desert Falcon' drill, on January 16, 2022.

US NAVCENT Commander Cooper visits Israel

The visit was Cooper's third visit to Israel in the past six months, comes days after IDF Chief of Staff speaks with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley.

JANUARY 10, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Commander of the US Naval Forces Central Command’s (NAVCENT) Vice Adrimal Brad Cooper with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi.

Iran's war games in the Gulf were 'warning to Israel'

'These exercises had a very clear message: a serious, real ... warning to threats by the Zionist regime's authorities to beware of their mistakes.'

DECEMBER 24, 2021ByREUTERS, TOVAH LAZAROFF
An explosion is seen behind a soldier during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17',in the southwest of Iran, in this picture obtained on December 22, 2021.

Iran showcases missile threats as part of ‘Great Prophet 17’ drill - analysis

In recent weeks, Iran has also tested air defenses over Natanz and Bushehr, facilities linked to its nuclear program.

DECEMBER 21, 2021BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
An explosion is seen behind a soldier during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17',in the southwest of Iran, in this picture obtained on December 22, 2021.