February 26, 2026
  • The Opening Ceremony of the Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise between India and US, Tiger Triumph, was held onboard INS Jalashwa.
  • The Harbour Phase of the exercise is being conducted at Visakhapatnam and would include pre-sail discussions, Subject Matter Expert Exchange on professional subjects and deliberations on planning and execution procedures of various tasks.
    • Sports engagements are also scheduled to further enhance camaraderie between the participating armed forces personnel of both nations.
  • The Sea phase would include units of both countries setting up a joint Command and Control Centre and a Joint Relief and Medical Camp.
  • The participating units from the Indian Navy include a Landing Platform Dock, Landing Ship Tanks (Large) including their integral Landing Crafts and helicopters, guided missile Frigate and Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft.
  • The Indian Army would be represented by one infantry battalion group including mechanised forces.
  • The Indian Air Force would deploy medium lift aircraft, transport helicopters and a Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT).
  • Additionally, the Special Ops Forces from all the three services will also participate in the exercise.
  • The US Task Force would comprise of a US Navy Landing Platform Dock including its integral Landing Craft Air Cushions and helicopters, a Destroyer, maritime reconnaissance and medium lift aircraft, and also, US Marines.

 

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