TIGER
TRIUMPH EXERCISE - DEFENCE & SECURITY
News:
India-U.S. tri-service
exercise Tiger Triumph commences
What's
in the news?
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India and the United States will conduct a
bilateral tri-Service Humanitarian
Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise called Tiger Triumph – 24.
Key
takeaways:
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It will take place on the Eastern Seaboard
from March 18 to March 31, 2024.
Tiger
Triumph:
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It is the first tri-service military exercise between India and the USA.
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India has previously conducted tri-service
exercises only with Russia.
First
Edition – 2019
Exercise
Tiger Triumph-24:
Aim:
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The exercise aims to improve cooperation
between the forces of both countries in conducting HADR operations and to
refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for smoother coordination.
Phases
of the Exercise:
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The exercise will be conducted in two
phases – Harbour Phase and Sea phase
1.
Harbour Phase:
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It will be carried out at Visakhapatnam.
Personnel from both navies will engage in Training Visits, Subject Matter
Expert Exchanges, Sports Events, and Social interactions during this time.
2.
Sea Phase:
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It will be carried out at Kakinada
district of Andhra Pradesh. After the Harbour Phase, the ships, carrying
troops, will sail for the Sea Phase and conduct Maritime, Amphibious, and HADR
operations based on given scenarios.
Go
back to basics:
Other
Major Defence Exercises between India and the US:
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Yudh
Abhyas: Yudh Abhyas is an annual bilateral exercise between
the Indian Army and the US Army. It
focuses on enhancing interoperability and cooperation in counterterrorism and
counterinsurgency operations.
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Malabar
Exercise: Malabar is a trilateral naval exercise involving the United States, India, and Japan. It
aims to improve interoperability in maritime security, anti-submarine warfare,
and disaster response.
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Cope
India: Cope India is an air force exercise between the Indian Air Force and the United States Air
Force. It focuses on enhancing interoperability and cooperation in aerial
combat tactics, techniques, and procedures.
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Vajra
Prahar: Vajra Prahar is a bilateral Special Forces exercise
between the Indian Army and the US Army.
It focuses on counterterrorism operations, hostage rescue, and other special
operations.
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Red
Flag Exercise: While not exclusively a bilateral
exercise between India and the US, the Red Flag Exercise hosted by the United States Air Force at Nellis Air Force Base in
Nevada often includes participation from the Indian Air Force. This exercise
focuses on advanced aerial combat training and tactics.