The 4th edition of Tiger Triumph was kicked off on Tuesday onboard the Indian Navy’s INS Jalashwa.
Credit: Indian Navy
Hyderabad: Even as the trade tensions continue with tariff threats between both the countries, India and US are engaged in a bilateral joint amphibious Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise - Tiger Triumph 2025 - off Vizag coast in Andhra Pradesh. Tiger Triumph will continue till April 12.
The 4th edition of Tiger Triumph was kicked off on Tuesday onboard the Indian Navy’s INS Jalashwa. The exercise reflects the deepening convergence of US-India strategic maritime interests and the countries’ defense partnership.
The present edition is aimed at further enhancement of interoperability and combined joint all-domain operations during large-scale HADR operations. The harbor phase of the exercise will be conducted at Visakhapatnam from April 1-7, and involves a planning process for the execution of various training events at sea, as well as further refinement of procedures established in previous iterations of Tiger Triumph.
A US Navy Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock, with embarked US Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and first Light Armored Reconnaissance battalion, as well as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson and a Navy P8A Poseidon aircraft are taking part in the bilateral exercise alongside a few Indian Navy's assets. The US Space Force and Air Force are supporting the exercise with subject matter experts and a C-130J aircraft, respectively. The US Army will be represented by a platoon, medical platoon, Civil-Military Operations Center and Multi-Domain Task Force Combined Information Effects Fusion Cell.
The harbor phase will include training and Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) events on a range of professional subjects, such as special operations, emergency medical response procedures, and operations across the air, maritime, cyber and space domains.
These exchanges will allow our forces to continue sharing best practices and building stronger bonds. Sports engagements and visits to sites of cultural importance will also be coordinated to nurture camaraderie and develop personal relationships. During the sea phase, which will take place from April 8-12, the bilateral forces will work together to train for maritime, amphibious and HADR operations through a Joint Combined Command and Control Center.
This phase will conclude with establishment of a joint combined humanitarian relief and medical response camp following an amphibious landing at Kakinada. Participating units from the Indian Navy include Landing Platform Dock INS Jalashwa with integral landing crafts and helicopters, the Delhi-class guided-missile destroyer INS Mumbai, Magar-class amphibious assault ship INS Gharial, Deepak-class fleet tanker INS Shakti and PBI Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft, MH60R Helicopters and Hawk Aircraft.
The Indian Army, represented by an Infantry Battalion group, including Mechanised Forces, and Special Operations Forces from all the three services, will also participate in the exercise. Cyber and Space specialists will also participate in the exercise. The Indian Air force will demonstrate the capability of C130, Mi-17 V5 and showcase the air portable BHISMA medical equipment.