An Indian Armed Forces contingent has arrived at Seychelles to participate in the Eleventh edition of Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2026 with the Seychelles Defence Forces. The Joint Exercise will commence at the Seychelles Defence Academy from today and will continue till the 20th of this month. The exercise will enhance synergy in the domains of sub-conventional operations in a semi-urban environment and cooperation and interoperability between both sides during peacekeeping operations. It will also build and promote bilateral military relations, along with exchanging skills, experiences and good practices between both the armies. The 12-day-long Joint Exercise will include field training exercises, combat discussions, case studies, lectures and demonstrations, culminating with two days of Validation Exercise.