Context
The 9th edition of the Joint Military Exercise ‘LAMITIYE-2022’ between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) is going on from March 22 to 31, 2022 at Seychelles Defence Academy (SDA).
About Exercise LAMITIYE
- Lamitiye, which in Creole means friendship, is a biennial training event being conducted in Seychelles since 2001.
- The objective of the joint training exercise is to build and promote bilateral military relations in addition to exchanging skills, experiences and good practices between both the armies.
Key-highlights of the 9th Edition
- This exercise will see the participation of an Infantry Platoon strength from both the Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF), as well as Company Headquarters.
- This year, it will feature a range of complex military drills, demonstrations and discussions.
- Both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of well-developed tactical drills for neutralization of likely threats that may be encountered in a semi-urban environment.
- The exercise will also witness showcasing of new-generation equipment and technology for conducting joint operations.
- The contingent of the Indian Army comprises troops from the 2/3 GORKHA RIFLES group (PIRKANTHI Battalion).
Significance
- LAMITIYE is crucial and significant in terms of security challenges faced by both nations in the backdrop of the current global situation and growing security concerns in the Indian Ocean region.
