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

14 Days: Budget approval

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021BySTEVE LINDE
Budget approval in the Knesset.

Naval war drill: Israel, US, UAE, Bahrain hold first joint sea exercise

Israel, UAE, Bahrain and the US Navy are holding a multilateral maritime drill in the Red Sea.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021ByANNA AHRONHEIM
US Navy 5th fleet ship.

Israel to hold COVID-19 ‘war games’ on Thursday

A national exercise called the “Omega Exercise” will be held on Thursday to prepare the country for the next coronavirus outbreak.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Shaare Zedek hospital team members wearing safety gear as they work in the Coronavirus ward of Shaare Zedek hospital in Jerusalem on September 23, 2021.

Iran's military holds annual drills near mouth of Gulf

The exercise covers an area from the eastern parts of the Strait of Hormuz to the northern parts of the Indian Ocean and parts of the Red Sea.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021ByREUTERS
Iran holds military drills as tensions rise with US

IDF holding amphibious drill in Eilat with US NAVCENT forces

IDF troops will include forces from the Maglan commando unit and from the Lotar anti-terrorism unit as well as from the School for Infantry Corps Professions and Squad Commanders.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF soldiers are seen taking part in military drills in Israel's North to simulate a war with Hezbollah.

Air-raid siren tests across Israel on Wednesday

The air raid exercise is part of a larger, nationwide drill meant to simulate full-scale war with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which are ongoing through Thursday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israelis take cover as a siren sounds a warning of incoming rockets fired from the Gaza strip in the city of Ashkelon, southern Israel, on May 19, 2021.

IDF drills for war with Hezbollah as tensions with Iran rise

Known as “Even Gazit” or “Hewn Stone,” the operation will see all echelons of Northern Command participate in the drills to improve offensive and defensive capabilities.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF soldiers are seen taking part in military drills in Israel's North to simulate a war with Hezbollah.

Defense Minister Gantz convenes emergency committee for IDF drill

During the committee meeting, Gantz expressed confidence in Israel's preparedness for wartime.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The National Emergency Economics Committee headed by Defense Minister Benny Gantz on November 1, 2021

Drill for 2,000 rockets a day and internal strife: IDF preps for war

Home Front Command and RAHEL are carrying out a joint war-time drill that started in Sunday * In war, 2,000 rockets expected to be fired per day by Hezbollah

NOVEMBER 1, 2021ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF soldiers drill war with Gaza in the Southern Storm drill.

Southern Storm: IDF drills war with Gaza

The IDF's Gaza Division drilled a number of scenarios to test its readiness for a war with Gaza.

OCTOBER 27, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers drill war with Gaza in the Southern Storm drill.