Seychelles People Defence Force

20/08/2020

Officer Pre-Commissioning Course 2020 kick-starts at SDA

Officer Cadets who have completed the junior term of the Short Service Commissioning Course that was being conducted at the…

05/06/2020

13 NEW PRIVATES JOIN SPDF

On Thursday June 04, 2020, a group of 13 young and well-motivated new Privates (Pte) joined the ranks of the…

10/12/2019

TWO SRI LANKAN REGISTERED FISHING BOATS INTERCEPTED BY SEYCHELLES COAST GUARD ON SUSPICION OF ILLEGAL FISHING

Two Sri Lankan registered fishing boats have been intercepted by the Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) on suspicion of fishing illegally…

02/12/2019

SPDF i mark Lazournen Lafors Defans

Lafors Defans Pep Sesel (SPDF) yer ti selebre zot lazournen avek en parad militer, osi byen ki en seremoni pandan…

18/11/2019

Regional maritime security exercise an opportunity to study best practices, Seychellois colonel says

The Seychelles People’s Defence Forces said that the Cutlass Express exercise was a great opportunity for numerous countries to learn best practices in…

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Officer Pre-Commissioning Course 2020 kick-starts at SDA

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05/06/2020

13 NEW PRIVATES JOIN SPDF
10/12/2019

TWO SRI LANKAN REGISTERED FISHING BOATS INTERCEPTED BY SEYCHELLES COAST GUARD ON SUSPICION OF ILLEGAL FISHING
02/12/2019

SPDF i mark Lazournen Lafors Defans
18/11/2019

Regional maritime security exercise an opportunity to study best practices, Seychellois colonel says
30/09/2019

Seven Young Officers Join the SPDF Officer Corps

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Seychelles Peoples Defence Forces13/09/2020 at 11:34am

Covid-19 Response - Seychelles Air Force (SAF) assists Department of Health’s deployment to Praslin and with MEDEVAC of patient to Mahe.

Let’s take our responsibilities and stay safe.

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Roland Hoarau Lovely photo....proud of you youngsters....

Flosiana Ally Marie Well done 👍 l can see a familiar face in the photo Travis Bedier from Praslin keep up the good work guys

Leonie Jean-louis Well done Guys God blessed you all

Nicole Barreau Well done guys..Stay bless always

James Mellie Keep up the good work, stay blessed

Heiner Christian Münch Good Job.. well done!

Weslay Kandasamy Good job guys it's a good achievements

Francesca Richard Job perfectly done

Jamie Formet Well done guys.

Michel Morel Well done good job

Justin Clama Great job

Vicky Radegonde Well done Guy's

Stella Dubel 👏👏

Justin Clama Bcs me i known all member of SPDF known route that climb beyond Trois frere to Le Niole route me i known that route to much

Rolly Balette Bravo les gens!💪

Beryl Delorie Well done our super hero sppf god bless u all

Prisca Figaro well done guys...

Seychelles Peoples Defence Forces09/09/2020 at 10:58am

09 Sep 2020: Foreign couple found safe and sound by SPDF Special Forces Search Team and SNPA Staff

The couple were dropped off at the ‘Trois Freres’ Nature Trail by taxi on Tuesday 08 September in the morning, and planned to hike...

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Seychelles Peoples Defence Forces04/09/2020 at 2:25pm

03 Sep 2020: Local Fishing Boat ‘BONKER’ assisted and sails back safely to Port Victoria

The Seychelles Air Force Dornier Patrol Aircraft spotted the local fishing boat around 42 nautical miles from Mahe. The boat crew indicated that they were in distress...

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Seychelles Peoples Defence Forces01/09/2020 at 10:23pm

Microsoft Excel training for SPDF administrative and accounts staff facilitated by the University of Seychelles (UNISEY).

The in-house training being attended by 24 military and civilian staff from SPDF Headquarters and various other SPDF Units started on Sep 01, 2020 at...

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The Republic of Seychelles was, first, a French Colony and then a British Colony until 29 June 1976, when the Union Jack was lowered and we became a proud and independent nation. In the years since independence, the nation has made sustained progress to fulfil its internal and regional requirements as a small island nation state.

The SPDF, which dates from 5 June 1977, has been a part of the development ever since. The rationale for our own Defence Force has been like that of any other nation. It encompasses the defence of the nation against external aggression; control of any internal disorders in support of the civil authorities; territorial integrity; security of the Exclusive Economic Zone and important installations; as well as any other tasks, as specified from time to time.

To fulfil the constitutionally enshrined tasks of the Republic, the SPDF is organised into units with specific mandates and equipped accordingly. The SPDF comprises an Infantry Unit, Special Forces Unit, Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG), Seychelles Air Force (SAF), Seychelles Defence Academy (SDA), Military Police (MP), Seychelles Dog Unit (SDU), Military Training Centre (MTC), Medical Centre and the National Brass Band – all under the Defence Forces Head Quarters (DFHQ). This is all governed by the Defence Forces Council under the able stewardship of the Commander-in- Chief (C-in-C), who is the President of the Republic of Seychelles.