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

“The army is holding a surprise drill, it is a disgrace that the police were not included in the exercise. We learned nothing from October 7,” the official said.

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.
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

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


Israel to simulate striking Iran in massive IDF drill

Amid concern Iran is close to a nuclear weapon, “Chariots of Fire Drill,” will simulate war on six different fronts.

 An Israeli F35 aircraft is seen on the runway during "Blue Flag", an aerial exercise hosted by Israel

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.

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.

 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.

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.

 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. 

 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.

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.

 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.

 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.'

 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.