DEFENCE

Exercise LAMITIYE

  • Context: A contingent from the Indian Armed Forces has reached Seychelles to take part in the 11th edition of the joint military exercise Exercise LAMITIYE – 2026.
  • Seychelles is an archipelagic nation in the western Indian Ocean, consisting of around 115 islands.

About Exercise LAMITIYE

  • The term “LAMITIYE” means “Friendship” in the Creole language.
  • It is a biennial (once every two years) joint training exercise that has been hosted in Seychelles since 2001.
  • The exercise aims to strengthen coordination and operational cooperation between the participating forces.
  • It focuses on sub-conventional military operations in semi-urban settings.
  • It also
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