The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/war-games/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:43:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png war games | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/war-games/ 32 32 Iran unveils new spy ship during major war games – state media https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-unveils-new-spy-ship-during-major-war-games-state-media/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:57:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3459908 'Zagros' category reportedly equipped with electronic sensors, has cyber-operations capabilities; navy chief says vessel will be 'watchful eye' on oceans

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]]> Iran and Saudi Arabia hold joint naval exercise in Sea of Oman https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-and-saudi-arabia-hold-joint-naval-exercise-in-sea-of-oman/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:33:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3403820 Saudi spokesman confirms war games; Iran's naval chief, state media indicate joint drills with ex-foe Riyadh in Red Sea, Indian Ocean

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]]> Russia to hold biggest military drills since Cold War https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-to-hold-biggest-military-drills-since-cold-war/ Wed, 29 Aug 2018 03:15:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1916389 Almost 300,000 troops and 1,000 aircraft will take part in mass war games 'even bigger' than Soviet Union's huge 1981 Zapad exercises

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]]> Amid Iran tensions, Saudi holds live-fire drills in Persian Gulf https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-iran-tensions-saudi-holds-live-fire-drills-in-persian-gulf/ Tue, 04 Oct 2016 16:37:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1474228 Kingdom's navy, air force, marines and 'special units' take part in war games to protect against 'any possible aggression'

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]]> Duterte tells Obama ‘you can go to hell’ in new tirade https://www.timesofisrael.com/duterte-tells-obama-you-can-go-to-hell-in-new-tirade/ Tue, 04 Oct 2016 14:52:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1474185 Philippines president continues verbal assault against US after boasting about his deadly drug crackdown that he compared to the Holocaust

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]]> Only US to join annual Jordan war games https://www.timesofisrael.com/only-us-to-join-annual-jordan-war-games/ Sun, 15 May 2016 14:36:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1392470 As 17 other nations opt out of 'Eager Lion' drills, Jordanian general downplays their absence

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]]> Iran criticizes US presence in the Persian Gulf https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-criticizes-us-presence-in-the-persian-gulf/ Tue, 03 May 2016 04:25:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1385685 Khamenei slams American naval war games in region, tells US to 'go back to the Bay of Pigs'

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]]> US, Israeli military chiefs stress cooperation to tackle challenges https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-israeli-military-chiefs-stress-cooperation-to-tackle-challenges/ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:09:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1351142&preview_id=1351142 Dunford's second visit to the Jewish state in six months demonstrates the importance the relationship, he says

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]]> US military chief back in Israel amid aid talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-military-chief-back-in-israel-amid-aid-talks/ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:09:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1350878 Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Joseph Dunford to meet with defense minister, IDF head, reaffirms Washington's 'unparalleled military cooperation with Israel'

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]]> Defense minister: American aid package to be finalized in ‘weeks’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/defense-minister-american-aid-package-to-be-finalized-in-weeks/ Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:02:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1344723 Kicking off joint US-Israeli drill, Ya'alon says US and Russia understand Israel will only intervene in Syria to protect its interests

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]]> IDF holds multi-front war games on northern border https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-holds-multi-front-war-games-on-northern-border/ Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:17:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1325364 Major military drill designed to prepare troops for long-term conflict with Hezbollah, Islamic jihad terror groups

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]]> Iran jets carry out ‘successful’ large-scale exercise https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-jets-carry-out-successful-large-scale-exercise/ Sun, 06 Sep 2015 12:21:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1246010 Fighter planes hit mock enemy targets in drill aimed to boost air force skills

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]]> Tehran brags at superpowers’ ‘surrender’ in nuclear deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-brags-at-superpowers-surrender-in-nuclear-deal/ Sat, 05 Sep 2015 15:53:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1245713&preview_id=1245713 Khamenei website publishes poster hailing Iran as foremost regional power; defense minister crows about humbling of 'regime of arrogance'

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]]> Iran announces Air Force war games, with focus on combat https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-announces-air-force-war-games-with-focus-on-combat/ Fri, 04 Sep 2015 19:40:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1245517 Drill involves reconnaissance and intelligence, striking targets, and 'passive air defense,' commander says

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]]> Iran test-fires three new missile types https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-test-fires-three-new-missile-types/ Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:16:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=457096 Tehran's envoy in Paris says an Israeli strike could trigger third world war

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