Drill

Yitzhak Tshuva’s Ithaca Energy invests $860 million in Canadian oil drilling

North Sea-focused Ithaca purchases producing oil assets in Canada for $860m. Deal involves 103 million barrels at an average price of $8 per barrel.

Offshore gas and oil drilling rig.
Israel Police and IDF readiness drills continue as part of Operations Advancing the Wall and Southern Wind to prepare in case of future Octover 7-style attacks, September 7, 2026.

'We learned nothing': Police official criticizes IDF for leaving it out of security drill

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.

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

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


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.'

 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.

 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.

14 Days: Budget approval

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 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.

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.

 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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