Exercise LAMITIYE

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Indian Armed Forces contingent is participating in the eleventh edition of joint military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” with Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) in Seychelles. 

About Exercise LAMITIYE

• It is the joint military exercise conducted between India and Seychelles.
• ‘LAMITIYE’ means ‘Friendship’ in the Creole language.
• It is a biennial training event and has been conducted in Seychelles since 2001.
• Participating Troop: The contingent comprises personnel from the ASSAM Regiment and participation from Indian Navy and Indian Air Force including INS Trikand and a C-130 aircraft.
• Exercise LAMITIYE 2026

• • This edition marks a significant milestone with the participation of all three services of the Indian Armed Forces.
  • 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.
  • Both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of tactical drills for neutralisation of likely threats that may be encountered in a Semi-Urban environment, while exploiting and showcasing New Generation Equipment and technology.
  • It will include Field Training Exercises, combat discussions, case studies, lectures & demonstrations, culminating with Validation Exercise.

Source: PIB

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