Seychelles Defence Forces

Seychelles Defenec Forces

[India in Seychelles @hci_seychelles]

Strengthening Maritime Partnership🇮🇳🤝🇸🇨

Following the announcement by Prime Minister @narendramodi during #ByenveniModi his State Visit to Seychelles, five laser radial boats were handed over today by the High Commissioner of India to the Chief of Defence Forces, Seychelles Defence Force.

The boats will help build seamanship skills of SDF personnel.

The delivery reflects India’s steadfast commitment to strengthening the capacities and capabilities of the SDF and further deepens the enduring India–Seychelles defence and maritime partnership. ⛵🇮🇳🇸🇨

#IndiaSeychelles #DefenceCooperation #MaritimePartnership #MAHASAGAR #IndianNavy #SeychellesDefenceForces

[India in Seychelles @hci_seychelles]

Strengthening India-Seychelles 🇮🇳 🤝🇸🇨 Defence and Maritime Security Cooperation.

3 repaired Dornier Main Electronic Units (MEUs), 18 sets of calibrated specialised aircraft tools, 50 safety helmets and seamanship ropes were handed over by Defense Adviser Capt. shravan Sareen to Maj. Gen. Micheal Rosette, CDF, SDF.

The items were repaired/calibrated at Indian Naval facilities free of cost and will enable in-house testing and faster repairs for the Dornier fleet that is used by Seychelles Air Force for EEZ surveillance, CASEVAC and SAR.

The safety and seamanship gear will elevate personnel safety and op readiness of Seychelles Coast Guard.

[India in Seychelles @hci_seychelles]

Strengthening India-Seychelles Defence Cooperation! 🇸🇨🤝🇮🇳

As part of the ITEC Programme four Officer Cadets from the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) successfully graduated from the prestigious Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai, India on 05 September 2026. The Seychellois Officer Cadets: Peter Kariuki, Dominic Balette, Guyra Boniface and Noelissa Remie successfully completed the rigorous one-year Service Commission Course.The ceremony was also witnessed by SDF Staff Officer for Training, Major Dave Mathieu, alongside the cadets' proud families. India remains a committed partner in capacity building and military training for the Seychelles Defence Forces. We wish the newly commissioned officers the very best as they join SDF#IndiaSeychelles #DefencePartnership#IndianArmy#OTAChennai

#SeychellesDefenceForces #CapacityBuilding #FriendlyForeignCountries #ServiceBeforeSelf

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@SeyDefence
@IndianDiplomacy
@PIB_India

[Seychelles Defence Forces @SeyDefence]

Seychelles Chief of Defence Forces Major General Michael Rosette visited France’s PEGASE 26 mission alongside French Defence Minister Mrs. Catherine Vautrin.
https://t.co/DrqJ1kKEgl

[OSINT Spectator @osintspectator]

🇮🇳 Exercise PRAGATI 2026 is underway!

Over 400 personnel from 12 friendly nations are training together with the Indian Army at Umroi, Meghalaya.

[ANI @ANI]

#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 @SeyDefence]

Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) with the support of the French Navy, successfully intercepts Narcotics-Laden dhow at sea.

Read full press communique on:
https://t.co/usgLVIWJNi

[Combined Maritime Forces @CMF_Bahrain]

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

[Combined Maritime Forces @CMF_Bahrain]

🌍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.

[Combined Maritime Forces @CMF_Bahrain]

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 💪

[Southern Naval Command @IN_HQSNC]

⚓🇮🇳🤝🇸🇨 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

[Seychelles Defence Forces @SeyDefence]

https://t.co/5qWHyJeYQc

[EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA @EUNAVFOR]

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: https://t.co/vVipysqtty

[EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA @EUNAVFOR]

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: https://t.co/vVipysqtty

[Seychelles Defence Forces @SeyDefence]

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. https://t.co/JRft3fq0Fc

[Armée française - Opérations militaires @EtatMajorFR]

📍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.

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

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

[Seychelles Defence Forces @SeyDefence]

📍🇷🇪Fin- Exercice Papangue
https://t.co/SdjJAvOpJp

[India in Seychelles @hci_seychelles]

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. 🇮🇳🇸🇨