Published: 8 March 2026General
India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2026 Begins with First Tri-Service Participation
The 11th edition of the India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise 'LAMITIYE-2026' began on March 9, 2026, scheduled for 12 days until March 20. LAMITIYE-2026 marked the first tri-service participation of the Indian Armed Forces in the exercise, involving personnel from the Assam Regiment along with Indian Navy and Indian Air Force contingents.
The exercise focused on sub-conventional operations in a semi-urban environment and cooperation and interoperability during peacekeeping operations. 'Lamitiye' means friendship in Seychellois Creole. The exercise strengthens India's defence engagement in the Indian Ocean Region as part of India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision.
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Frequently asked questions
What is LAMITIYE-2026 and which countries participated in this joint military exercise beginning March 2026?
**LAMITIYE-2026** is the **11th edition of the India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise**, which began on **March 9, 2026** and ran for **12 days until March 20**. The word Lamitiye means **friendship in Seychellois Creole**. The 2026 edition marked the **first tri-service participation** of Indian Armed Forces, involving the **Assam Regiment** along with **Indian Navy and Indian Air Force** contingents.
What was the significance of the first tri-service participation in LAMITIYE-2026 India-Seychelles exercise?
**LAMITIYE-2026** was the first India-Seychelles joint exercise to feature **tri-service participation**, involving the **Assam Regiment (Army)**, **Indian Navy**, and **Indian Air Force** together. Earlier editions involved only one or two services. The 12-day exercise (March 9-20, 2026) focused on **counter-terrorism, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and jungle warfare training**.
What does the word LAMITIYE mean and what is the strategic significance of the India-Seychelles military exercise?
**Lamitiye** means **friendship in Seychellois Creole** (the language of Seychelles). The India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise **LAMITIYE-2026** (11th edition, March 9-20, 2026) strengthens India's defence engagement in the **Indian Ocean Region** as part of India's **SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)** vision.
What activities were covered during the India-Seychelles LAMITIYE-2026 joint military exercise?
The **LAMITIYE-2026** India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise (March 9-20, 2026) focused on **counter-terrorism operations**, **humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR)**, and **jungle warfare training**. It was the **11th edition** and the first to include **tri-service participation** (Assam Regiment + Indian Navy + Indian Air Force).
What is India's SAGAR vision and how does the LAMITIYE-2026 exercise relate to it?
**SAGAR** stands for **Security and Growth for All in the Region** — India's strategic framework for the **Indian Ocean Region**. The **LAMITIYE-2026** India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise (March 9-20, 2026) strengthens India's defence partnership in the Indian Ocean as part of the SAGAR vision. It was the **11th edition** and first ever **tri-service exercise** under this bilateral framework.
