Tigers Roar at Sea: India, US Forces Wrap Up High-Octane Tiger Triumph 2025 off Kakinada
From beach assaults to heliborne special ops — Tiger Triumph 2025 reinforces Indo-US defence ties amid rising Indo-Pacific cooperation.
BNH NETWORK
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS:
- Tiger Triumph 2025 marks one of the largest Indo-US amphibious and disaster response exercises in the region.
- Combined mechanized beach assault involving LAVs and BMPs simulated real-time military synergy.
- Special Forces heliborne insertion displayed joint precision and battlefield coordination.
- HADR module featured a fully functional IDP Relief Camp, reflecting India’s humanitarian commitment.
- Exercise underscores the evolving India-US Indo-Pacific strategic alliance.
- India, US Conclude Powerful Sea Phase of Tiger Triumph 2025
Bengaluru - The Indian and US Armed Forces wrapped up the sea phase of the bilateral Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 off the Kakinada coast, marking another milestone in their growing military cooperation. The joint exercise, held from April 8 to 13, reinforced the strategic partnership and showcased high-level combat readiness, interoperability, and disaster relief coordination.
Joint Forces Display Seamless Amphibious Strength
The exercise brought together India’s Army, Navy, and Air Force alongside their American counterparts in an intense display of amphibious, airborne, and land warfare operations. Using a simulated Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) scenario, both nations’ forces demonstrated real-time coordination across sea, land, and air domains.
Distinguished Visitors Witness Military Synergy
A key highlight of the exercise was the Distinguished Visitors (DV) Day, attended by senior military officials including Rear Admiral Satish Shenai (FOTNA), Rear Admiral Gregory D. Newkirk (Commander, CTF 70), Brig Maheshwar Singh (Deputy GOC, Bison Division), and US Consul General Jennifer Larson. The high-profile day offered a live glimpse into the tactical precision and seamless jointmanship between Indian and US forces.
Amphibious Operations Steal the Show
The exercise reached its peak during amphibious landings involving India’s INS Jalashwa and the US Navy’s USS Comstock. Troops were launched ashore using Landing Craft Mechanized (LCMs) and Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCACs), as US Marine LAVs and Indian Army BMPs executed flanking maneuvers to secure the landing zone.
Heliborne Strikes Add Tactical Edge
Further raising the operational tempo, Indian Navy’s MARCOS, US Special Operations Forces, and the Indian Army’s Ghatak Platoon were deployed via heliborne insertions, carrying out simulated strikes deep behind enemy lines. The drill highlighted the agility and advanced coordination between airborne teams from both countries.
Indian Army Sets Up Humanitarian Relief Camp
In the humanitarian phase of the exercise, the Indian Army established a fully functional Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp near the simulated conflict zone. The camp, equipped with medical stations, sanitation systems, and relief supplies, reflected India’s readiness to deliver effective humanitarian assistance during real-world crises.
Strengthening Indo-Pacific Security Ties
Spanning nearly two weeks from April 1 to 13, Tiger Triumph 2025 underlined the shared vision of India and the United States for regional stability, enhanced humanitarian response, and deeper strategic collaboration in the Indo-Pacific. The successful conclusion of the sea phase at Kakinada reinforced both nations’ ability to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian emergencies, and security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.
