DefenceWednesday, 11 March 2026·The Hindu
India joins Seychelles in LAMITIYE-2026, the 11th tri-service military exercise since 2001
Indian Armed Forces are participating in the 11th LAMITIYE exercise in Seychelles from March 9 to 20, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, the Indian Armed Forces reached Seychelles for the 11th edition of Exercise LAMITIYE-2026, a 12-day joint military drill scheduled from 9 to 20 March 2026.
Key specifics
- “LAMITIYE” means “Friendship” in the Creole language.
- The exercise has been conducted in Seychelles since 2001 and is a biennial event.
- The 2026 edition is the first to include all 3 services of the Indian Armed Forces.
- The Indian contingent includes the Assam Regiment, INS Trikand and an IAF C-130 aircraft.
- The focus areas are sub-conventional operations in semi-urban environments and peacekeeping operations.
Exam lens
Defence current affairs, tri-service participation, Seychelles, 2001 origin and 9–20 March 2026 are the MCQ-ready points; TNPSC may ask the meaning of LAMITIYE and the services involved.