The fifth edition of the India–US bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, Tiger Triumph 2026, officially began at the Maritime Warfare Centre in Visakhapatnam on November 2, 2026. This year’s exercise is being conducted as a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) focused on enhancing joint planning, coordination, and interoperability during large-scale disaster response operations.
The opening ceremony was co-presided over by Rear Admiral Vishal Bishnoi, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, and Rear Admiral Joaquin J Martinez de Pinillos, Vice Commander of the US Pacific Fleet. The Ministry of Defence stated that the exercise reflects deepening strategic maritime interests and defence cooperation between both countries.
Indian participation includes specialists from the Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Special Forces personnel from all three services, alongside a team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) participating for the first time. The US Joint Force includes personnel from its Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, as well as specialists in Space, Cyber, Medical, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal.
What it means
- The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is participating in the Tiger Triumph exercise for the first time.
- This year's exercise is structured as a Tabletop Exercise to improve joint planning for major disaster relief missions.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “OPENING CEREMONY OF EXERCISE TIGER TRIUMPH 2026”. Read the original release.
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