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[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

#IndianArmy contingent has departed to participate in the 11th edition of India-Seychelles Exercise #LAMITIYE, scheduled from 09 to 20 March 2026 at the Seychelles Defence Academy.

This first Tri-Services edition will focus on enhancing joint operational capabilities in semi-urban terrain to counter hostile threats.

The exercise reflects the deepening Defence Cooperation and enduring partnership between India and Seychelles in the Indian Ocean Region.

#IndiaSeychellesFriendship 🇮🇳🤝🇸🇨
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@IaSouthern
@hci_seychelles
@SeyDefence

[Ministry of Defence, Government of India @SpokespersonMoD]

Indian delegation led by Joint Secretary Shri Amitabh Prasad called on Commander of the Kenya Navy Maj Gen Paul Otien at Mtongwe Naval Base today. Discussions focused on enhancing naval cooperation through deeper engagement between the two Navies.

The delegation also visited the CT Scan facility and Kenya Naval Training College, gaining insights into initiatives in military medical infrastructure and training. 🇮🇳🤝🇰🇪

@IndiainKenya
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[India in Kenya @IndiainKenya]

Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence of India, Shri Amitabh Prasad laid a wreath at the Joint India–Africa Commemorative Pillar at Mile 27, a memorial built by the Ministry of Defence, India and jointly unveiled on 23 June 2025 by CS Defence @SoipanTuya along-with Raksha Rajya Mantri @SethSanjayMP.

Dedicated to the unknown Indian and Kenyan soldiers of WW1, it stands as a tribute to shared sacrifice and testimony of long-standing brotherhood.

#HonouringHeroes

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[India in Kenya @IndiainKenya]

Forging stronger 🇮🇳 🇰🇪 defence cooperation

The 4th meeting of the India-Kenya Joint Defence Coordination Committee (JDCC) was held in Nairobi today. Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), Ministry of Defence of India, Mr Amitabh Prasad co-chaired the meeting along-with his Kenyan counterpart Maj General Fredrick Leuria, ACDF(OPD&T).

The two sides held wide-ranging talks on enhancing defence cooperation in various fields as outlined in the joint MoU on Defence Cooperation and the BAHARI maritime vision document.

The delegations expressed appreciation for the recent developments in defence cooperation after the 3rd JDCC meeting, including the participation of VCDF, KDF in AEROINDIA 2025, the commissioning of the CT Scan complex, joint unveiling of India-Africa Commemorative Pilllar, multiple IN & ICG ship port calls at Mombasa, the visit of Kenya Navy Commander to India in Sep 2025 and again for #IFR, #MILAN, #IONS 2026 and the successful conduct of 3rd edition of India-Kenya Defence Exhibition and Seminar.

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[Goa Shipyard Ltd @goashipyardltd]

Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, Commander of the Kenya Navy, visited Goa Shipyard Limited (#GSL) and held discussions with Shri Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay, CMD, and the senior leadership team.

The delegation was briefed on GSL’s ongoing shipbuilding projects, modernization initiatives, and technological advancements.

He appreciated GSL’s robust shipbuilding capabilities, world-class infrastructure, and commitment to delivering quality maritime platforms.

#GoaShipyardLimited #KenyaNavy #MaritimeCooperation #Shipbuilding #DefencePartnership

@DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @DefProdnIndia @MEAIndia @IndiainKenya @kdfinfo @KenyaShipyards

[Western Naval Command @IN_WNC]

#IFR2026_India #MILAN2026 #IndianNavy #UnitedThroughOceans

🌊 Strengthening close maritime collaboration with an Indian Ocean neighbour at Visakhapatnam, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command, interacted with Major General Michael Rosette, Chief of Defence, Seychelles Defence Forces. ⚓ 🇮🇳 🇸🇨

Discussions reflected sustained operational interactions, including regular port calls by Indian Navy ships and Seychelles’ participation through PS Zoroaster. The interaction also highlighted continued cooperation in training and hydrographic domains, alongside Seychelles’ continued participation in IOS SAGAR.

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[India in Seychelles @hci_seychelles]

An MoU was signed today between the High Commission of India and the Seychelles Defence Forces for the donation of 10 Utility Vehicles and 5 Laser Boats to the SDF.

An important announcement during the State Visit of President Dr Patrick Herminie's State Visit to India, this donation will bolster the logistics capabilities of the SDF.

India-Seychelles bilateral maritime security and defence cooperation continues to strengthen.

#MAHASAGAR
#50YearsIndiaSeychelles

[Eastern Naval Command 🇮🇳 @IN_HQENC]

𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚! | 𝘽𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙚!
🇮🇳 #IndianNavy extends a warm welcome to SCGS Zoroaster (P609) of the Seychelles Coast Guard, on her arrival at #Visakhapatnam for #IFR2026_India and #MILAN2026.
🇮🇳🤝🇸🇨
@hci_seychelles #Seychelles
#BridgesOfFriendship #UnitedThroughOceans

[PIB India @PIB_India]

Ministry of Defence allocated an all-time high of Rs 7.85 lakh crore in Union Budget 2026-27, 15% higher over Budgetary Estimates of FY 2025-26

💠Record Rs 2.19 lakh crore allocated under Capital Head

💠Quantum leap of 24% in the Capital Acquisition budget

💠Rs 1.39 lakh crore allocated for domestic industries, including private players

💠Higher allocation for operational readiness sustained

Read here: https://t.co/Xcs1OFnp9P

@SpokespersonMoD

[India in Seychelles @hci_seychelles]

Namaste India!

PS Zoroaster of the Seychelles Coast Guard has set sail alongside ICGS Sankalp to take part in prestigious international maritime events being conducted by @indiannavy including International Fleet Review 2026 and #MILAN2026. A reliable maritime neighbour, Seychelles and India remain committed to exchange best practices enhancing maritime security and defence cooperation between the two nations.

@MEAINDIA
@IndiannavyMedia #UnitedThroughOceans
#IFR2026

[India in Kenya @IndiainKenya]

Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar accompanied by CMD @goashipyardltd and other delegate members visited Kenya Shipyard Ltd (KSL), Mombasa. Discussions with KSL focused on early implementation of the MoU signed between KSL @KenyaShipyards & Goa Shipyard Ltd .

@DefProdnIndia @SpokespersonMoD @MEAIndia @Kdfinfo
#DefenceCooperation #Shipbuilding #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat

[Kenya Defence Forces @kdfinfo]

The Secretary for Defence Production, Government of India, Shri Sanjeev Kumar, led an Indian Defence delegation to Kenya Defence Headquarters for a joint engagement with senior leadership from the Ministry of Defence and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). The visit served as a follow-up to the recently concluded 3rd Kenya–India Defence Seminar and Exhibition held on 19 January 2026 in Nairobi.

See more: https://t.co/bbJ9EUZ5n6

[Kenya Defence Forces @kdfinfo]

The Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Hon. Soipan Tuya, accompanied by the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces (VCDF), Lieutenant General John Omenda, graced the 3rd India–Kenya Defence Industry Seminar and Expo (DEFEXPO) held in Nairobi.

See more: https://t.co/BI5tSBhlQ4

[India in Kenya @IndiainKenya]

The 3rd India–Kenya Defence Exhibition & Seminar was held on 19 Jan 2026 in Nairobi jointly organised by High Commission of India in Kenya and Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) with the support of Department of Defence Production of Ministry of Defence of India. H.E Ms. Soipan Tuya, Cabinet Secretary for Defence of Kenya @SoipanTuya graced the event as Chief Guest and jointly inaugurated the event with Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production) and High Commissioner of India. 21 Indian defence companies under the ambit of @ficci_india showcased their capabilities highlighting the #MakeinIndia defence platforms and systems.

@DefProdnIndia @SpokespersonMoD @MEAIndia @HQ_IDS_India @indiannavy @ForeignOfficeKE @kdfinfo @makeinindia

#DefenceCooperation #DefenceExpo #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat

[India in Kenya @IndiainKenya]

Cabinet Secretary for Defence of Kenya @SoipanTuya along-with Chief of Kenya Defence Force, Army & Navy Commanders, Commandants of NDC and JCSC, DMI, and Indian Armed Forces officers visited the India stall during the Cultural Day celebrations of NDC and JCSC today.

From Indian cuisine and ethnic attire to glimpses of tourism and Bollywood, the event beautifully showcased India’s rich civilisational heritage—reinforcing the people-to-people connect that underpins strong defence and strategic partnerships.

@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @kdfinfo @HQ_IDS_India @SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @IAF_MCC

[Kenya Defence Forces @kdfinfo]

Kenya Defence Forces and India Joint Defence Working group II on 13th January 2026 convened at Defence Headquarters to chart a bilateral defence agenda for the upcoming Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting to be held in the coming months.

See more: https://t.co/Lu8SIe1CQH

[Kenya Defence Forces @kdfinfo]

India’s High Commissioner to Kenya, H.E. Dr. Adarsh Swaika, paid a courtesy call to Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, at the Kenya Navy Headquarters in Mtongwe. During the visit, the leaders held discussions on strengthening bilateral defence engagement, with emphasis on capacity building and maritime security in the Indian Ocean region.
See more: https://t.co/USXoyepfzf

[Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir @A_S_Nassir]

I was pleased to host Dr. Adarsh Swaika, High Commissioner of India, for a courtesy call at my office in Mombasa.

Our discussions focused on deepening cooperation, recognising the significant Indian community that lives and works productively in Mombasa. To strengthen trade and tourism, I committed to pursue direct flights between Delhi / Mumbai and Mombasa to improve connectivity and unlock new commercial opportunities.

The High Commissioner was accompanied by Rama Kant Kumar, Assistant High Commissioner of India, Mombasa.

[India in Kenya @IndiainKenya]

High Commissioner @AdarshSwaika1 visited the CT Scan Radiology Complex of the Kenya Navy, commissioned in 2025 under grant assistance by Government of India, underscoring India’s commitment to defence healthcare cooperation and capacity building with friendly partner countries.
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[India in Kenya @IndiainKenya]

High Commissioner @AdarshSwaika1 met Maj Gen Paul Otieno, Commander of Kenya Navy.
They reviewed the growing India-Kenya maritime partnership, with emphasis on maritime security, training exchanges, capability-building and maritime domain awareness.
🇮🇳🤝🇰🇪
@MEAIndia @kdfinfo @HQ_IDS_INDIA @indiannavy @SpokespersonMoD @ahcimombasa