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India and US conclude bilateral tri-service exercise
During the exercise, cross-deck helicopter operations involving UH3H, CH53, and MH60R helicopters were conducted between ships of the Indian the US Navy
This exercise, aimed at enhancing multinational HADR operations, signifies the robust strategic partnership between the two nations. / PIB press release
The Closing Ceremony of the Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise between India and the United States, ‘Tiger Triumph 2024’, took place onboard USS Somerset on Mar. 30, 2024. This exercise, aimed at enhancing multinational HADR operations, signifies the robust strategic partnership between the two nations.
The exercise, which commenced with the Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam from Mar. 18, featured pre-sail discussions, subject matter expert exchange, sports engagements, ship boarding drills, and cross deck visits. Notably, personnel from both navies celebrated the festival of Holi together on Mar. 25, showcasing India's vibrant culture. The Sea Phase, held from March 26 to 30, witnessed maritime exercises at sea, followed by the landing of troops at Kakinada for the establishment of a joint Command and Control Centre and a Joint Relief and Medical Camp for HADR operations.
During the exercise, cross-deck helicopter operations involving UH3H, CH53, and MH60R helicopters were conducted between ships of the Indian Navy and the US Navy off Kakinada and Visakhapatnam.
Participating units from the Indian Navy included a Landing Platform Dock, Landing Ship Tanks (Large) with integral Landing Crafts and helicopters, a Guided Missile Frigate, and Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft. The Indian Army contributed one Infantry Battalion Group, including mechanized forces, while the Indian Air Force deployed one medium lift aircraft, transport helicopter, and the Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT).
The US Task Force comprised a US Navy Landing Platform Dock with integral Landing Craft Air Cushions and helicopters, a Destroyer, maritime reconnaissance, and medium lift aircraft, alongside US Marines.
Special Ops Forces from all three Services also participated, jointly undertaking combined operations with their US counterparts at Visakhapatnam and Kakinada during both the harbor and sea phases.
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