Harbour phase of Tiger Triumph 2025 concludes in Visakhapatnam

Harbour phase of Tiger Triumph 2025 concludes in Visakhapatnam

Indian and U.S. Armed Forces bilateral military cooperation and joint operational readiness demonstration, organised as part of the Tiger Triumph 2025, concluded in Visakhapatnam.

At the Duvvada firing range, soldiers engaged in buddy pair and combat firing, jungle lane shooting and close-quarter battle drills simulating dense terrain operations.

This tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative continues to enhance interoperability, mutual trust and cultural synergy between the two strategic allies.

The harbour phase featured rigorous physical conditioning, jungle warfare and small arms training and integrated field craft modules.

Representing the Indian contingent were troops from the 8 Gorkha Infantry Battalion Group of the Amphibious Brigade, Bison Division, under Sudarshan Chakra corps. They trained alongside personnel from the U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment (Bobcats) of the 11th Airborne Division and the U.S. Marine Corps’ 1st Light Armoured Reconnaissance Battalion.

Integrated Field Craft (IFC) training focussed on tactical movement, obstacle navigation and terrain-specific combat readiness. A Combat Medical Aid module emphasised battlefield first-aid and casualty evacuation procedures.

Rear Admiral Greg Newkirk, Commander, Task Force 70, U.S. Navy, and the Commanding Officer of the Gorkha Rifles Infantry Battalion Group actively participated in live firing and jungle combat drills.