Goa, March 20 -- The French Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by the aircraft carrier FNS Charles de Gaulle and accompanied by its air fleet and escort vessels, is currently engaged in the bilateral Varuna exercise with the Indian Navy from March 19 to 22, 2025.

The annual exercise underscores the deep-rooted military cooperation between France and India, who have shared a strong strategic partnership for over 25 years. Varuna is part of a broader series of joint military drills, which also include land-based (Shakti) and air (Garuda) exercises.

The Charles de Gaulle, the flagship of the French Navy, will be conducting a series of complex exercises alongside the Indian Navy's INS Vikrant. These drills are designed to enhance operational c...