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Exercise Tiger Triumph-25: Strengthening India-US HADR Cooperation
Context:
The fourth edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph is scheduled from 01 to 13 April 2025 on the Eastern Seaboard of India.
About the Tiger Triumph-25
- Exercise Tiger Triumph is a bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise between India and the United States.
- Aims to enhance interoperability and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for coordinated HADR operations.
Objectives of the Exercise
- Enhancing coordination between Indian and US Joint Task Forces (JTF).
- Establishing a Combined Coordination Center (CCC) for efficient HADR operations.
- Strengthening interoperability between both nations’ armed forces.
- Facilitating real-time operational synergy during humanitarian crises.
- Conducting joint medical assistance operations for disaster-affected communities.
Participating Forces
- Indian Contingent
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- Indian Navy: INS Jalashwa, Gharial, Mumbai, and Shakti with integral helicopters and landing crafts.
- Indian Air Force (IAF): C-130 aircraft and MI-17 helicopters.
- Indian Army: 91 Infantry Brigade and 12 Mechanised Infantry Battalion.
- Medical Unit: Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT) for emergency response.
- US Contingent
- US Navy Ships: Comstock and Ralph Johnson.
- US Marine Division troops embarked on these vessels.
- US Navy medical team for joint humanitarian operations.
Phases of Exercise
- Harbour Phase (01 to 07 April 2025) – Visakhapatnam
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- Opening Ceremony with a joint Flag Parade and Media Interaction on 01 April 2025 onboard INS Jalashwa.
- Training Visits and Subject Matter Expert Exchanges between Indian and US forces.
- Sports Events and Social Interactions to foster camaraderie.
- Preparation and mission planning for the upcoming Sea Phase.
- Sea Phase (Post 07 April 2025) – Off Kakinada
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- Deployment of ships and troops for real-time operational drills.
- Maritime and Amphibious operations to enhance joint operational readiness.
- HADR operations in simulated disaster-affected zones.
Strategic Significance of Tiger Triumph
- Reinforces India-US Defense Partnership under the Indo-Pacific strategy.
- Enhances joint operational capabilities in humanitarian crisis management.
- Promotes multilateral disaster relief preparedness in the Indian Ocean region.
- Serves as a platform for future joint military engagements and crisis response missions.
- Establishment of a Joint Command and Control Center by Indian Army and US Marines at Kakinada Naval Enclave.
- Medical camp set up by IAF RAMT and US Navy medical team for disaster relief assistance.
Closing Ceremony
- The exercise will culminate with a Closing Ceremony onboard US Navy Ship Comstock on 13 April 2025 at Visakhapatnam.
- Strengthens India-US defense cooperation in HADR operations.
- Contributes to regional security and disaster response capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
