08-05-2021 | 15:40 PM
Varuna 2021
• The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral Exercise VARUNA 2021 was conducted in the Arabian Sea.
• The exercise showcased the increased level of coordination, synergy, and interoperability between the friendly navies of India and France.
About Varuna 2021
• This is the first time that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is participating in the Varuna maritime exercise.
• The ‘Varuna’ joint exercise is part of the French carrier strike group’s ‘CLEMENCEAU 21’ deployment, which the French Navy is conducting in the eastern Mediterranean, the Gulf, and the Indian Ocean (Arabian Sea).
• Its goal is to contribute to the stabilization of these strategic zones and strengthen cooperation with the navies of partner countries, particularly India for the Indian Ocean component.
• As part of this deployment, the Carrier Strike Group is also taking part in anti-ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) operations.
