India and Seychelles to kick-start Exercise Lamitiye-2022

practical aspects to comprehend and put in practice the validated drills, procedures as well as amalgamation of new technology in sub-conventional operations through numerous situation-based discussions and tactical exercises,” said Major Abhishek Nepal Singh, Company Commander of Indian Army contingent. The exercise will include field training exercises, combat discussions, lectures, demonstrations and culminate with a two days validation exercise, the Indian Army said. An infantry platoon strength each from the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) along with Company Headquarters will be participating in this exercise which is aimed at sharing experiences gained during various operations against hostile forces in semi-urban environment and enhance capability to undertake joint operations, the Army added. “Notably, in the series of military training exercises undertaken by India with various countries, Lamitiye-2022 with Seychelles is crucial and significant in terms of security challenges faced by both the nations in the backdrop of current global situation and growing security concerns in the Indian Ocean Region,” the Indian Army said. 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, the Army said. “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 semi urban environment, while exploiting and showcasing new generation equipment and technology for conducting joint operations,” the Army said. Due emphasis will be laid on enhancing tactical skills in combating hostile forces in semi-urban environment and on increasing interoperability between forces. The joint military exercise will enhance the level of defence co-operation between Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces and will further manifest in enhancing the bilateral relations between the two countries, the Army said. (UNI)