Exercise Varuna | 12 Sep 2024
Recently, the 22nd edition of the India-France bilateral naval exercise VARUNA took place in the Mediterranean Sea.
- INS Tabar, a frontline stealth frigate, ship borne Helicopter and LRMR Aircraft P8I participated from the Indian side, while French side was represented by FS Provence, Submarine Suffren, Aircraft F20; Atlantique2, fighters MB339 and NH90 Dauphin helicopters.
- These joint-exercises are conducted either in the Indian Ocean or the Mediterranean Sea.
- Operations Conducted: Advanced naval operations, including tactical maneuvers, anti-submarine warfare exercises, flight exercises, air defense exercises, live weapon firings, PHOTO-EX (Photographic Exercise) and steam past.
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Other Indo-French Joint Exercises:
Joint Exercises with India:
| Country | Exercise |
| Australia | Austra Hindbah |
| Bangladesh | Sampriti |
| China | Hand in Hand |
| France | Shakti |
| Indonesia | Garuda Shakti |
| Kazakhstan | Prabal Dostykk |
| Kyrgyzstan | Khanjar |
| Maldives | Ekuverin |
| Mongolia | Nomadic Elephant |
| Myanmar | Imbex |
| Nepal | Surya Kiran |
| Oman | Al Nagah |
| Russia | Indra |
| Seychelles | Lamitiye |
| Sri Lanka | Mitra Shakti |
| Thailand | Maitree |
| UK | Ajeya Warrior |
| USA | Yudhabhayas |
| USA | Vajra Prahar |
Read More: Major Military Exercises of India