India–US Air Force Special Forces Conclude First Joint Exercise 'Tiger Claw'
In a landmark step toward bolstering bilateral defence cooperation, the first joint military exercise “Tiger Claw” between the Garud Special Forces of the Indian Air Force and the United States Air Force (USAF) Special Forces concluded on June 10, 2025. Conducted from May 26 to June 10 across North India, this exercise represents a significant evolution in the India–US strategic partnership, especially in the domain of air-based special operations.
The first-ever joint special forces exercise between the Indian Air Force and the US Air Force, named Tiger Claw, successfully concluded on June 10, 2025. It marked a new chapter in India–US defence collaboration, specifically focusing on Air Force Special Forces interoperability.
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| Why in the news? | India–US Air Force Special Forces Conclude First Joint Exercise ‘Tiger Claw’ |
| Name of Exercise | Tiger Claw 2025 |
| Participants | IAF Garud Commandos & USAF Special Forces |
| Location | Garud Regimental Training Centre, Chandinagar (Baghpat, UP) |
| Objective | Enhance interoperability & special operations coordination |
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