Varuna (naval exercise)
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frigate INS Gomati (F21)
.The annually held Varuna naval exercise is an integral part of
.Editions
2015
Varuna 2015 included a French battle-group led by
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91) and carrying aero-naval version of Rafale aircraft operating alongside the Western Naval Command.[3]
2019
The 2019 edition show the participation of
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91), surface ships like FNS Forbin, FNS Provence, FNS Latouche-Treville, tanker FNS Marne and a nuclear submarine. The Indian Navy sent its aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, destroyer INS Mumbai, frigate INS Tarkash, and fleet tanker INS Deepak
.
2023
The 2023 edition of Varuna exercise, which also saw the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership, was held between 16 and 20 January 2023 along the Goa coast.French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91), frigates FS Forbin and Provence, support vessel FS Marne and maritime patrol aircraft Atlantique.[2]
References
- ^ "France, India begin 'Varuna' naval exercise off Goa coast". The Economic Times. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ a b "21st EDITION OF INDIA FRANCE BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE 'VARUNA' – 2023". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Indo-French Naval Exercise Varuna 2015 concludes". SP's MAI. 1 May 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Exercise Varuna 2023". French Embassy in New Delhi. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
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