Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Exercise Lamitiye 2026 marked a significant milestone as it was the first tri-services exercise involving the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, along with the Seychelles Defence Forces. Conducted in Seychelles, the exercise enhanced military interoperability through activities such as VBSS operations, joint boarding drills, and coordinated troop landings. It also reflected India’s broader strategic vision under the MAHASAGAR initiative, aiming to strengthen regional security and cooperation. The name “Lamitiye,” meaning friendship in Creole, symbolizes the longstanding diplomatic and defence ties between the two nations.