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The word “Lamitiye,” meaning “Friendship” in the Creole language, aptly reflects the spirit of cooperation that underpins this long-standing defence partnership. The biennial exercise has been hosted in Seychelles since 2001, serving as a key platform for strengthening military cooperation and operational understanding between the two countries.
The project is also expected to have significant economic impact. More than 200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will participate in the supply chain, generating nearly 65 lakh man-hours of employment. The contract aligns with India’s broader push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India initiatives.
Lokayan-26 is more than a training expedition; it is a floating symbol of India’s maritime heritage and diplomatic outreach. As INS Sudarshini sails across global waters, each port of call reinforces India’s vision of cooperative maritime engagement and mutual respect among nations.
VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS) designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and industry partners. The missile system is intended to meet the operational requirements of all three branches of the Armed Forces — the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force — enhancing India’s layered air defence architecture.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) demonstrated its combat readiness and technological superiority during Exercise ‘Vayushakti-26’
Space-based communication systems form the backbone of India’s digital and strategic architecture. From ensuring connectivity
Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR is aimed at enhancing military cooperation between India and the United States through greater interoperability, jointness, and the exchange of advanced special operations tactics. Designed to improve combined capabilities for conducting joint missions in challenging mountainous terrain, the exercise reflects the growing alignment of operational doctrines between the two armed forces.
The ongoing edition brings together 120 troops each from the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The Japanese contingent is represented by personnel from the 32nd Infantry Regiment, while the Indian side is led by troops from the Ladakh Scouts. Held alternately in India and Japan, Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN has emerged as a key pillar of bilateral military engagement and operational cooperation.
CHENNAI / NEW DELHI, February 23, 2026 — The Indian Navy is set to mark
NEW DELHI, February 24, 2026 — In a landmark move to strengthen national security, the
