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India–Seychelles joint military exercise LAMITIYE-2026 boosts Tri-Service interoperability

New Delhi, March 13 (UNI) The ongoing eleventh edition of the India–Seychelles Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2026, being conducted at the Seychelles Defence Academy has witnessed a series of professional interactions, tactical drills and cultural engagements aimed at enhancing interoperability and strengthening defence cooperation between the Indian Armed Forces and the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).
In a statement issued here today, the army spokesperson said that as the first tri-services edition of the exercise, it brings together personnel from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force alongside 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 programme 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.
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