India and United States conclude fifth edition of HADR Exercise Tiger Triumph 2026 at Visakhapatnam

Key facts

• The fifth edition of the bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise Tiger Triumph 2026 between India and the United States concluded with a closing ceremony at Visakhapatnam on 05 November 2026.
• The exercise was conducted from 31 October to 05 November 2026 and comprised a Staff Exercise (STAFFEX) and a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) with participation from the Armed Forces of both countries.
• The exercise focused on enhancing interoperability in combined HADR operations, with particular emphasis on joint amphibious operations.
• The STAFFEX included operational planning, academic lectures and Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs) on domains including cyberspace and medical operations, while the TTX applied these concepts in a simulated operational environment.
• The closing ceremony was attended by RAdm Vishal Bishnoi, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, and RAdm Joaquin J. Martinez de Pinillos, Vice Commander, US Pacific Fleet.
• Exercise Tiger Triumph was first conducted in 2019 and aims to enhance bilateral defence cooperation between India and the United States.