Seychelles People Defence Force

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…

30/09/2019

Seven Young Officers Join the SPDF Officer Corps

Seven Young Officers Join the SPDF Officer Corps In a short ceremony at the Seychelles People’s Defence Forces (SPDF)…

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13 NEW PRIVATES JOIN SPDF

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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
25/09/2019

SPDF Senior Officers on Familiarisation Visit at the Regional Centre for Operation Coordination (RCOC)

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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.