The ongoing 11th edition of the India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE 2026, being conducted at the Seychelles Defence Academy, has witnessed a series of professional interactions and tactical drills aimed at strengthening defence cooperation between the Indian Armed Forces and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). Defence sources said that as the first tri-services edition of the exercise, it brings together personnel from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force alongside the SDF to jointly train for sub-conventional operations in semi-urban environments.
So far, the exercise has included a comprehensive programme of combat discussions, lectures, demonstrations and practical drills to refine joint operational procedures and promote the exchange of best practices. Sources said that the ongoing 13-day exercise continues to strengthen bilateral defence ties while contributing to greater cooperation and mutual and collective preparedness.
