NATO commenced its biennial Arctic military exercise, Cold Response, on March 9, 2026, with approximately 25,000 troops from 14 nations participating. The exercise is set to run until March 19, 2026, and includes a significant deployment from the United States, which is expected to send around 4,000 troops.

India and Seychelles Conduct Lamitiye Exercise

On the same day, India and Seychelles kicked off the 11th edition of their military exercise, known as ‘Lamitiye,’ which translates to friendship in the Creole language. This exercise, which has been conducted biennially in Seychelles since 2001, will conclude on March 20, 2026. Notably, this edition marks the participation of all three services of the Indian Armed Forces.

BJP MLA Abhay Patil recently expressed concerns regarding the Election Commission of India’s electors mapping exercise in Belagavi, stating, “I think only around 20% of the names have been mapped in the last three months in Belagavi city.” He highlighted that approximately 60,000 names were left out from the first round of mapping in the Belagavi South constituency, calling the situation “unacceptable.”

The NATO mission, known as Arctic Sentry, was previously launched to alleviate tensions with former President Trump over Greenland, indicating the strategic importance of Arctic operations.

As these exercises unfold, observers are closely monitoring the implications for international military cooperation and regional security dynamics. The outcomes of both the Cold Response and Lamitiye exercises are anticipated to enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the specific objectives and outcomes expected from these exercises, but the scale of participation underscores a commitment to collective defense and strategic partnerships.

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