Tiger Triumph-24: India-US Tri-Service HADR Exercise

Overview:

• Date: March 18 to 31, 2024.
• Location: Eastern Seaboard.
• Purpose: Enhance bilateral ties and disaster response capabilities.
• Participants: Indian and US Navy ships, aircraft, and personnel.

Exercise Phases:

1. Harbour Phase (March 18-25):
   • Training Visits, Expert Exchanges, Sports Events, Social Interactions.
   • Planning, Preparation, and Camaraderie Building.
2. Sea Phase (March 25-31):
   • Maritime, Amphibious, and HADR Operations.
   • Testing Operational Synergy in Real-world Scenarios.

Participants:

• Indian Contingent: Navy ships, helicopters, landing crafts, Army personnel, vehicles, Air Force aircraft, helicopters, and a Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT).
• US Contingent: US Navy Ships, troops from US Marine Corps, and US Army.

Objectives:

• Build Interoperability and SOPs for HADR Operations.
• Enhance Readiness and Coordination between India and US Forces.

Significance:

• Strengthens Strategic Partnership and Global Peace Efforts.
• Promotes Regional Stability and Crisis Response Capabilities.

Previous Exercises:

• Tiger Triumph (2019): First Exercise, 9-day Duration.
• Milan-24 (2019): Multilateral Naval Exercise.
• Sea-Defenders 2024 (March 8): Indian and US Coast Guard Exercise.

Recent Developments:

• Rajnath Singh and Lloyd Austin Discuss Defence Cooperation: Telephonic Conversation on March 18, 2024.
• Discussed Bilateral, Regional Security, and Defence Cooperation Issues.
• Appreciated Indian Navy’s Role in Anti-Piracy Operations in Indian Ocean Region.
• Discussed Implementation of India-US Defence Cooperation Roadmap and Defence Industrial Cooperation.

Conclusion:

   Tiger Triumph-24 highlights the growing strategic partnership between India and the US, emphasizing their commitment to enhancing joint operational capabilities. Such exercises play a crucial role in promoting regional stability and ensuring both nations are well-prepared to undertake humanitarian missions and provide assistance in natural disasters.