Seychelles Defence Forces

#WATCH | The maiden edition of multinational joint military Exercise PRAGATI 2026, which commenced on 20 May 2026 at Umroi, Meghalaya, is in full swing, bringing together over 400 military personnel from 12 friendly nations in a shared commitment towards regional peace, security and cooperation. Over the past three days, the teams have trained in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain, undertaking rock craft, ambush and counter-ambush drills, slithering, jungle lane shooting and bus intervention. Sniper and AK-203 firing competitions have also been conducted to enhance operational proficiency, confidence and professional understanding among the participants. The exercise has equally focused on strengthening camaraderie and military bonding through sports and informal interaction. Personnel from friendly nations participated in basketball, volleyball and tug of war, reinforcing teamwork, mutual trust and the soldierly spirit that binds armed forces across borders. (Source: Indian Army)

Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) with the support of the French Navy, successfully intercepts Narcotics-Laden dhow at sea. Read full press communique on: facebook.com/share/v/187NfK…

At Ex #ALDABRA Commander CTF 151, Capt Eacock, made a number of office calls with key @SeyDefence leaders including the Coast Guard, Air Force and Special Operations. Increasing awareness of the challenges we face are important to protecting our shared interests. #ReadyTogether

🌍Essential training on Ex #ALDABRA. UK Royal Marines joined @EUNAVFOR and @SeyDefence for training in Close Quarters Battle (CQB); practising how to regain a ship taken by pirates. This ensures best understanding and effective collaboration should the worst happen for real.

Phase 1 of Ex #ALDABRA is now complete! 🇸🇨🇪🇺 After a six days joint exercise, partner teams ran through a simulated illicit ship boarding scenario. Join us next month for Phase 2! With thanks to @EUNAVFOR and @SeyDefence - Training together keeps us #ReadyTogether 💪

⚓🇮🇳🤝🇸🇨 Partners in Maritime Excellence #OneOceanOneMission The journey of #IOS_SAGAR26 strengthened enduring maritime friendship between #IndianNavy and Seychelles Coast Guard. We commend Second Lt Fady Fredy Manfred Faure and Private Bastienne Alexander Harry of the Seychelles Coast Guard for their enthusiasm and unwavering commitment during #IOS_SAGAR26 further deepening maritime partnership between #India and #Seychelles. #Bridgesoffriendship #MAHASAGAR @SeyDefence @hci_seychelles @SpokespersonMoD @indiannavy

Exercise ALDABRA V From 13 to 18 May, ATALANTA team and the @SeyDefence conducted the first phase of the joint exercise ALDABRA V in Seychelles. 🔎An advanced training activity aimed at promoting cooperation. More information: eunavfor.eu/index.php/news…

Du 20 au 30 mars 2026, l’exercice multinational PAPANGUE 26 a eu lieu à La Réunion, réunissant les cinq États membres de la Commission de l’océan Indien. instagram.com/p/DW3i45-jX_w/…

📍La Réunion | Fin de l'exercice PAPANGUE ⚓️ ➡️Exercice co-organisé 🇫🇷🤝🇲🇬 🌍 Participation de 5 états membres de la Commission de l’océan indien 🇲🇬 🇸🇨 🇲🇺 🇰🇲 🇫🇷 et présence de 4 états observateurs 🇸🇿 🇿🇦 🇹🇿 🇲🇼 ✊Participation du groupe JEANNE D’ARC et déploiement de moyens aéro-maritimes et terrestres majeurs : débarquements amphibie, aéro-largages…  ✅Objectif : Renforcer les savoir-faire et la collaboration entre les états de la zone en vue du maintien d’un espace indopacifique libre, stable et ouvert.

The 11th edition of the India - Seychelles joint military Exercise #LAMITIYE is presently underway at the Seychelles Defence Academy. The exercise focuses on enhancing joint capabilities in the conduct of sub-conventional operations in semi-urban terrain & peacekeeping operations. It aims to effectively counter emerging threats while strengthening interoperability between the two forces. This exercise underscores the deepening #DefenceCooperation between India and Seychelles, reaffirming the shared commitment to peace, stability and security in the Indian Ocean Region. #IndiaSeychellesFriendship 🇮🇳🤝🇸🇨 @MEAIndia @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @IaSouthern @hci_seychelles @SeyDefence

📍🇷🇪Fin- Exercice Papangue instagram.com/stories/sdf_se…

Two personnel from the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) — Second Lt. Fady Faure and Pvt. Alexander Bastienne — will participate in the IOS Sagar initiative of the Indian Navy as part of our longstanding bilateral capacity building engagements. This engagement will commence with a Harbour Phase on 15 Mar 2026 at Kochi, followed by a 50-day sea phase, aimed at enhancing interoperability and strengthening maritime cooperation through shared learning and operations. 🇮🇳🇸🇨

Captain Sachin Kulkarni, CO of INS Trikand donated ship spares to the @SeyDefence . He also called on the Chief of Defence Forces, Maj. General Michael Rosette and discussed the participation of INS Trikand in the ongoing 11th edition of Exercise Lamitye. @MEAIndia @SpokespersonMoD @indiannavy @IN_WNC @IndiannavyMedia @PIB_India

Week 1 of Exercise Lamitye in action📸 A solid start as teams build skills, coordination, and partnership throughout the exercise. instagram.com/p/DV1BkjiDQGb/…

📌 Exercise Lamitye🇸🇨🇮🇳 Day 2: Training Together, Advancing Together. instagram.com/p/DVtoPEhDcxF/…

The 11th edition of Exercise LAMITYE 2026 officially opened at Ile Perseverance, launching a two-week joint training between the Seychelles Defence Forces and the Indian Army’s Assam Regiment, strengthening cooperation, knowledge sharing, and camaraderie between the two forces.