Lamitiye 2026 is the 11th edition of the joint military exercise between India and Seychelles, conducted from 9–20 March 2026 at the Seychelles Defence Academy. The exercise involves tri-service participation from the Indian Armed Forces along with the Seychelles Defence Forces.
The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, peacekeeping capabilities, and defence cooperation between the two countries. The term “Lamitiye”, meaning “Friendship” in Creole, reflects the strong bilateral ties between India and Seychelles.
Lamitiye has been conducted biennially since 2001, and the 2026 edition marks the first full tri-service participation from India, including the Assam Regiment, INS Trikand, and a Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules of the Indian Air Force.
The exercise focuses on sub-conventional operations, peacekeeping missions, humanitarian assistance, and joint training, strengthening security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
