New Delhi, March 19 -- The 23rd edition of the India-France bilateral Naval exercise, 'Varuna' commenced on Wednesday, and will conclude on March 22, showcasing the two nations' commitment to enhancing naval interoperability and operational synergy.

Two aircraft carriers, 'Charles De Gaulle' from France and India's 'Vikrant' along with destroyers, frigates, Indian scorpene class submarines and a maritime patrol aircraft will be participating in the exercise, according to a post by the Indian Navy.

"This year's edition promises an exhilarating array of maritime exercises and complex manoeuvres across the sub-surface, surface, and air domains," read the Ministry of Defence's statement.

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