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.

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

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

 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


IDF troops preparing for the next round with Gaza

IDF troops held a large-scale drill to prepare for the next round with terror groups in Gaza.

 IDF conducts large-scale exercise to prepare for next round of conflict with Gaza

Russia’s media, Europe’s gas crisis and the Mediterranean - analysis

Russia has been accused of using energy needs as a weapon against countries. Friendly countries like Belarus may get what they need from Moscow, but other states like Ukraine can become victims.

 Specialists perform an above-water tie-in while finishing the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas subsea pipeline onboard the laybarge Fortuna in the Baltic Sea, September 8, 2021.

Forest fire breaks out hours after a training drill in same location

United Hatzalah volunteers have been dispatched to face a fire that broke out in the outskirts of Givat Yearim, two hours after a training drill took place in the same area.

 Fire in Kiryat Yearim

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.