Naval Varuna Exercise

Recently, the Indian Navy and French Navy held their 22nd edition of bilateral naval exercise “Varuna” in the Mediterranean Sea. 

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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.