The Indian Armed Forces contingent has arrived in Seychelles to participate in the Eleventh edition of the Joint Military Exercise "LAMITIYE-2026" with the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). This biennial training event, meaning 'Friendship' in Creole, will be held at the Seychelles Defence Academy from March 9-20, 2026. This year's exercise marks a milestone with the participation of all three services of the Indian Armed Forces, including personnel from the ASSAM Regiment, the Indian Navy (INS Trikand), and the Indian Air Force (C-130 aircraft).
The exercise aims to enhance synergy in sub-conventional operations in semi-urban environments, foster cooperation and interoperability during Peace Keeping Operations, and strengthen bilateral military relations through the exchange of skills and best practices. Both sides will jointly train, plan, and execute tactical drills to neutralize likely threats in semi-urban settings, showcasing new generation equipment and technology. The 12-day exercise will include Field Training Exercises, combat discussions, case studies, lectures, demonstrations, and a two-day Validation Exercise. The initiative is expected to significantly enhance mutual understanding and jointness between the troops of India and Seychelles. The release was posted on March 9, 2026, at 11:19 AM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
EXERCISE LAMITIYE – 2026: A joint military exercise between the Indian Armed Forces and Seychelles Defence Forces.
Seychelles: The location where the joint military exercise 'LAMITIYE-2026' is being conducted.
Indian Armed Forces: The military forces of India participating in the joint exercise.
Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF): The military forces of Seychelles participating in the joint exercise.
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry overseeing defense matters in India.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR
SEYCHELLES FOR JOINT MILITARY “EXERCISE
LAMITIYE – 2026”
Posted On: 09 MAR 2026 11:19AM by PIB Delhi
Indian Armed Forces contingent arrived at Seychelles to participate in the Eleventh edition of Joint
Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” with Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). The Joint Exercise will be
conducted at Seychelles Defence Academy from 09-20 March 2026. ‘LAMITIYE’ meaning ‘Friendship’
in the Creole language is a biennial training event and has been conducted in Seychelles since 2001.
This edition marks a significant milestone with the participation of all three services of the Indian Armed
Forces. The contingent comprises of personnel from the ASSAM Regiment and participation from Indian
Navy and Indian Air Force including INS Trikand and a C-130 aircraft.
The exercise will strive to enhance synergy in the domains of Sub-conventional Operations in Semi-Urban
environment and cooperation and interoperability between both the sides during Peace Keeping
Operations. The exercise will also build and promote bilateral military relations in addition to exchanging
skills, experiences and good practices between both the armies.
Both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of tactical drills for neutralisation of likely threats
that may be encountered in Semi-Urban environment, while exploiting and showcasing New Generation
Equipment and technology. The 12 days long Joint Exercise will include Field Training Exercises, combat
discussions, case studies, lectures & demonstrations, culminating with two days of Validation Exercise.
The exercise will contribute immensely in developing mutual understanding and magnify jointness
between the troops of both the nations.
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