March 13, New Delhi — The ongoing 11th edition of the India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise, LAMITIYE-2026, is being conducted at the Seychelles Defence Academy from March 10-22, 2026.
A series of professional interactions, tactical drills, and cultural engagements were held between the Indian Armed Forces and the Seychelles Defence Forces, aimed at enhancing interoperability and strengthening defence cooperation.
The exercise brings together personnel from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, along with the SDF, to jointly train for sub-conventional operations in semi-urban environments under the framework of UN peacekeeping operations.
So far, the exercise has included a comprehensive program of combat discussions, lectures, demonstrations, and practical drills designed to refine joint operational procedures and promote the exchange of best practices.
Professional interactions have covered counter-terrorism operations, including a detailed case study of a major Indian Army operation that highlighted operational planning, intelligence-driven targeting, inter-agency coordination, and challenges encountered in complex terrain and populated environments.
Training sessions have also addressed cordon and search operations in urban and semi-urban areas, focusing on planning, area domination, search techniques, crowd management, and coordination between different operational elements to ensure mission success while safeguarding civilians.
