Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The joint military exercise "Tiger Claw" marked the first-ever collaboration between the Indian Air Force's Garud Special Forces and the United States Air Force Special Forces. Conducted from May 26 to June 10, 2025, across North India, the exercise aimed to enhance interoperability, combat readiness, and exchange of operational expertise between the two nations' elite air units. This event symbolized a significant step in strengthening India–US defence relations and advancing their strategic cooperation in special operations. The involvement of the United States in this high-level military exercise highlights the growing defence partnership between the two democracies.