Exercise

Practicing to attack Iran?

IDF launches annual general staff exercise

Large-scale exercise will simulate intense multi-front combat including air, sea, ground, electromagnetic, and cyber warfare.

IDF launches largest military exercise in its history

Despite tensions with Hezbollah in north, Chief of Staff decides to hold month-long exercise to practice emergency scenarios across regions.

Watch: IDF soldiers in action

See the combat Golani Brigade conducting mutli-day exercise in the north of the country to ensure battle day preparedness.

How Beit Shemesh treats its elderly citizens

Jordan army tactical exercise attended by King, PM

Jordan TV airs report about Karameh Swords live-fire tactical exercise includes artillery, tanks, helicopters, fighter jets, armor vehicles.

Second surprise exercise by Chief of Staff concludes in north

Exercise designed to enhance IDF Northern Command combat readiness.

Joint IDU-IDF exercise in wake of Gaza rocket attacks on Israel

Exercise simulates finding victims trapped under collapsed buildings as result of direct missile attack from Syria.

Watch: US, Israeli navies practice taking over enemy ship

Scenarios practiced include taking over ship, extracting force from enemy territory.

This week: Large-scale military exercise

Exercise, to conclude on Thursday, will entail heavy military traffic, including vehicles and aircraft, at points around the country.

Watch: Surprise General Staff Gaza fighting exercise

Armor, artillery, air, intelligence take part in three-day surprise exercise to examine Southern Command preparedness for Gaza fighting.

Israeli rescue experts ponder:

Was Ansbacher only missing person murdered by Arab terrorists?

Joint exercise between Israel Dog Unit, Afula police, and United Hatzalah simulates missing person incident evolving into terror attack.

Comrades of killed soldier: We were briefed on what to say

Soldiers say they were briefed about what was proper to mention during investigation into death of soldier killed in navigation accident.

IDF medical forces in Romania for special exercise

IDF Medical Corps lands in Romania to participate in its most distant and largest exercise, held in cooperation with the European Union.

At night, in total quiet:

Hundreds of paratroopers jump into 'enemy territory'

Soldiers of 101st Battalion practice diving into enemy territory, proving ability as a significant surprise element in the next campaign.

Surprise military drill in Golan

Large-scale drill expected to continue for several days, during which there will be loud explosions and noticeable traffic in the area.

'Defeat the enemy in a decisive and crushing manner'

Bennett in Northern Corps exercise: 'The era of wars that end in a draw must end. IDF forces are in good shape and high motivation level.'

Israel prepares for tsunamis

Rescue teams simulated a tsunami wave hitting the beaches of Ashdod and Ashkelon as part of a national exercise.

EUCOM Navy and Israeli Navy Conclude Joint Exercise

A combined Israel Navy and United States EUCOM Naval exercise ended on Thursday after a week and a half.

Video & Photos: Soldiers Respond to ‘Terrorists in School’ Drill

Security teams, IDF hold drill mimicking terrorist infiltration to schools. ‘Terrorists’ are taken out.

‘We’re Heading for Repeat of the Second Lebanon War’

‘National responsibility’ activists angry, worried at decision to slash IDF training. ‘We’ve been there before.’

IDF Base Aims to Produce Healthier Soldiers

The IDF has begun a program designed to encourage soldiers to eat more healthfully, exercise more, and take better care of their teeth

Airport Drill Simulates Aviation Disaster

1,200 people take part in exercise simulating a serious aviation disaster at the Ben Gurion International Airport.

Watch IDF Elite Combat Troops in Training

An IDF video gives a rare glimpse into tough training by crack “Egoz” combat soldiers, lugging and firing the Israeli-made “Tabor” rifle.

Israel and Italy Play Aerial "War Games"

Israeli and Italian Air Forces held a large scale exercise in Israel. Italian officer: Exercise has no connection to any specific target.

IDF Holds Military Exercises in the Eastern Negev

The IDF is holding “extensive” military exercises Monday night and Tuesday throughout the day in the eastern Negev.