According to the press release, the exercise reaffirms the growing synergy between the two armies, enhancing interoperability, tactical coordination and operational readiness in combat and humanitarian assistance programmes.
The press release noted that the training began with the co-opening speech of the commander’s two contingents, setting the tone for collaboration and high-impact participation. Next is the introduction of the commander of the 8 Gorkha Rifle Infantry Battalion, which represents the Amphibious Brigade of the Bison Division under Sudarshan Chakra Corps. The U.S. Army’s contingents include personnel from the 1st Battalion, the 5th Infantry Regiment (“Bincat”) and the 11th Infantry Division (“Arctic Wolf”) who have insight into the Indian Army’s training methods and the objectives of this joint activity.
By the way the release, “The key highlight of the training was the involvement of USN post-Admiral Greg Newkirk, who joined Commander No. 8 of Gorka Rifle Infantry Battalion in Live Training and Jungle Lane Shooting Exercise. Their direct participants were highly trained in the training and participated in the exercise. The East Navy Command and the Headquarters Integrated Defense Staff (IDS) further strengthened the high commitment to bilateral defense cooperation.”
The press release said: “The training phase covers small arms cards and jungle tactics, with Indian and American soldiers pairing a 100-meter live exercise with a team of partners, performing close-range shooting and jungle lane shooting exercises at 50 meters, aiming to simulate the field of models, and the supply is in short supply of the model’s field training. Technology – Actual skills in the real world.
According to the press release, joint training in Duvada shooting range further consolidated the Indian-U.S. military ties and promoted mutual respect, trust and friendship among the troops. Tiger Triumph 2025 continues to strengthen India-US strategic partnership, enhancing their integrated capabilities to regional security challenges and humanitarian crises in the Indian Ocean region.
