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16-09-2024 | 16:57 PM
Naval Varuna Exercise
Recently, the Indian Navy and French Navy held their 22nd edition of bilateral naval exercise “Varuna” in the Mediterranean Sea.
About Exercise Varuna
- It is a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian and French navies.
- Objective: It aims to enhance interoperability among Indian and French navies through collaborative efforts.
- It is the backbone of the India-France relationship which began in 2001.
- It has evolved significantly over the years and a series of advanced naval operations were conducted during the present edition.
- The conduct of Exercise Varuna in the Mediterranean Sea marks a significant milestone in the maritime domain between India and France displaying the Indian Navy’s outreach and commitment towards sustained operations far away from the Indian Ocean Region.
