Indo-US military drill: Tiger Triumph off Andhra Coast in November

NEW DELHI: Indian and American defence forces will hold their first tri-services amphibious exercise off the Andhra coast from November 13 to 21. US Marine Corps and a Special Forces reconnaissance team, Indian Navy’s P8i long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft, among others, will participate in the exercise called Tiger Triumph. The ‘harbour phase’ will be in Visakhapatnam from November 13 to 16 and the second phase in Kakinada from November 17 to 21.

Around 400 troops, including Army’s signal, medical and communication arms will participate in the exercise.