India and Seychelles Strengthen Defense Ties at 'Lamitiye 2026'

India, Seychelles troops begin joint military exercise ‘Lamitiye’

India and Seychelles are conducting a joint military exercise named Lamitiye. This exercise involves all three branches of the Indian armed forces. The drills aim to boost cooperation and interoperability in sub-conventional operations and peacekeeping. Troops will train together, plan tactical drills, and showcase new technology. The exercise will foster mutual understanding and jointness between the two nations.

India and Seychelles Strengthen Defense Ties at 'Lamitiye 2026'

India and Seychelles Strengthen Defense Ties at 'Lamitiye 2026' The Indian Armed Forces contingent has landed in Seychelles to participate in 'Lamitiye 2026,' a joint military exercise with the Seychelles Defence Forces. The operation is set to take place at the Seychelles Defence Academy from March 9th to 20th, 2026.'LAMITIYE,' translating to 'Friendship' in Creole, is a biennial event scheduled in Seychelles since 2001. This year's edition mar…

Seychelles Hosts Tri-Service India Drill in 'Friendship' Exercise Lamitiye 2026

India and Seychelles have launched the 11th edition of their biennial joint military exercise, Exercise Lamitiye 2026, underscoring deepenin...

India, Seychelles begin 11th edition of joint military exercise 'Lamitiye'

New Delhi: The Indian tri-service contingent is set to participate in a joint military exercise with the Seychelles armed forces from March 9 to 20. This exercise aims to bolster the combined operational readiness and enhance synergy between the two sides, the Indian defence ministry said. The troops from the Assam Regiment, Indian Navy Force, and Indian Air Force, including INS Trikand and a C-130 aircraft, will be a part of this edition. This …

India sends troops to Seychelles for joint military exercise

The Indian Armed Forces contingent has arrived in Seychelles to participate in the eleventh edition of the joint military exercise

Indian Armed Forces contingent arrived at Seychelles to participate in the Eleventh edition of Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” with Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF)

By Our Correspondent NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR: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 editi…