700 Army personnel take part in Tiger Triumph
The 14 day exercise is being conducted in two phases with harbour phase at Vishakhapatnam followed by sea phase at Kakinada
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Army Contingent comprising of one battalion group is taking part in second edition of Tri Services India-US Amphibious Exercise “Ex Tiger Triumph 2024” along with Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
The 14 day exercise, commenced on March 18 is being conducted in two phases with harbour phase at Vishakhapatnam followed by sea phase at Kakinada. The primary focus of the exercise is to enhance interoperability, strengthen bilateral relations, refine capabilities in Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) and sub-conventional operations.
The exercise has witnessed amphibious capabilities of the Indian Army in conventional and sub-conventional scenarios. The Indian Army is represented by an integrated Battalion group in the exercise, with strength of 700 Army personnel, showcasing newly procured/inducted weapons and state-of-the-art technological infusions.
The Indian Army contingent is represented by components from Infantry, Mechanized Infantry, Para SF, Artillery, Engineers and other supporting Arms apart from assorted systems of multiple drones, anti drone equipments, ICVs.
The harbour phase included communication checks to ensure seamless coordination between the participating forces. Personnel from both countries exchanged visits to each others ships, fostering mutual understanding and collaboration. The interactions not only strengthened interpersonal bonds but also facilitated the exchange of best practices and operational techniques.
