The 40th iteration of Exercise Tradewinds (2025) marks a milestone in multinational military cooperation, uniting Caribbean and allied forces for joint training in disaster response, maritime security, and counter-threat operations. As the region’s largest annual defence exercise, Tradewinds enhances interoperability and readiness across participating nations. Key insights were provided by: Captain (N) Anil Gosine; Chief Staff Officer, TTDF HQ, Lieutenant Colonel Dwayne Edwards; Deputy Commanding Officer, TTR and Commander Richard Reyes; USN Senior Defence Official, U.S. Embassy, Port Of Spain.