The humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise Tiger Triumph – 24 was launched by the navies of India and the United States, The Economic Times reported on March 19.
It should be noted that the HADR exercise reflects the strong strategic partnership between India and the United States. The purpose of the exercise is to share best practices and standard operating procedures.
The “Harbor” stage, scheduled for March 18 to 25, will feature “exchange of expert opinions on professional issues and discussion of procedures for planning and performing various tasks”indicates a press release from the Eastern Naval Command (EMC) of the Indian Navy, located in Visakhapatnam, on the east coast of India.
During the maritime phase, which will take place from March 26 to 31, the statement says, the naval units of both countries will create a joint command and control center and a joint camp to provide medical assistance. Additionally, planning and coordination exercises will be conducted to discuss and refine action plans to ensure quick and seamless coordination between Indian and US forces.
It is clarified that amphibious port platforms and amphibious tankers of the Indian Navy, as well as landing ships and helicopters included in them, will participate in the Tiger Triumph-24 exercises. Indian ground forces will be represented by an infantry battalion group with mechanized forces, while the Indian Air Force will deploy medium-lift aircraft, transport helicopters and a rapid response medical team.
In addition, special operations forces will participate in the exercises. The US task force will include a US Navy amphibious platform with landing platforms and helicopters, a destroyer, maritime and medium-range reconnaissance aircraft, and US Marines.
It may be noted that the United States and India conducted joint Yudh Abhyas exercises for the 19th time from September 25 to October 8, 2023 in Alaska. In addition, a three-week joint exercise between the Indian ground forces and the US special forces “Vajra Prahar” took place in the state of Meghalaya from November 22, 2023; These maneuvers have been carried out annually since 2010.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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