India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise: Lamitiye 2026

• 10 Mar 2026

On 9th March 2026, the 11th edition of the India-Seychelles joint military exercise “Lamitiye 2026” began in Seychelles.

• The exercise is being conducted from 9^th March to 20^th March 2026.
• It is hosted at the Seychelles Defence Academy.
• “Lamitiye” means “friendship” in the Creole language.
• The exercise is a biennial military training programme held since 2001.
• The Indian Armed Forces contingent arrived in Seychelles for the exercise.
• The Indian contingent includes personnel from the Assam Regiment.
• The Indian Navy is represented by INS Trikand during the exercise.
• The Indian Air Force is participating with a C-130 aircraft.
• The exercise includes participation from all three Indian Armed Forces services.
• Troops will jointly train in tactical drills in semi-urban environments.
• The exercise focuses on neutralising potential threats in such environments.
• Field training exercises, combat discussions and demonstrations are planned.