Tiger Triumph: India-US Tri-Service Exercise

Context:

The Fourth edition of the bilateral Tri-Service Exercise codenamed “Tiger Triumph” was scheduled to take place on the Eastern Seaboard (Visakhapatnam) from 1 to 13 April, 2025

Tiger Triumph

• It is an India-US Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise. 
• Aim:
  • To develop interoperability for conducting HADR operations. 
  • To formulate SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to establish a Combined Coordination Center for rapid and smooth coordination between Indian and US Joint Task Forces (JTF) during exercises, crises, and contingencies.
• Indian Armed forces, as well as the US Navy and Marine troops, will participate in various phases including joint command exercises and medical aid camps.

Key details of the Tri-Service Exercise

• Indian side would be represented by:
  • Indian Naval Ships Jalashwa, Gharial, Mumbai and Shakti; Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I.
  • Army Troops from 91 Infantry Brigade and 12 Mechanical Infantry Battalion.
  • Air Force C-130 Aircraft and MI-17 Helicopters, along with the Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT). 
• The US side would be represented by US Navy Ships Comstock and Ralph Johnson, with troops of the US Marine Division embarked.

Background and Inception

• The first edition of Tiger Triumph was held in November 2019.
• It took place along the eastern coast of India, particularly in the Bay of Bengal, and included operations near Visakhapatnam and Kakinada.
• The exercise was conceived to enhance interoperability between the two countries’ armed forces in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.

Objectives

• To strengthen military cooperation and coordination among the three services.
• To train jointly for effective response in natural disasters like tsunamis, cyclones, and earthquakes.
• To develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for joint HADR missions.
• To deepen the strategic partnership between India and the US in the Indo-Pacific region.

Strategic Significance

• Reinforces the comprehensive global strategic partnership between India and the United States.
• Promotes interoperability and trust between the armed forces.
• Supports a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
• Enhances readiness for real-world disaster scenarios.

Conclusion

Tiger Triumph represents a milestone in India-US defense relations by moving beyond individual service-level cooperation to fully integrated tri-service operations. It not only boosts military readiness but also strengthens diplomatic and strategic ties.

CBL Practice Questions for Prelims

Which of the following services participate in the Tiger Triumph exercise?

1. Indian Army
2. Indian Navy
3. Indian Air Force

Select the correct answer using the code below:
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: D

CBL Mains Practice Question

Discuss the significance of the India-US tri-service exercise ‘Tiger Triumph’ in strengthening bilateral strategic and defense cooperation.

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