Panaji, March 24 -- The Indian and French Navies conducted the bilateral naval exercise Varuna 2025 from March 19 to 22, reinforcing their strategic partnership and commitment to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.

The exercise featured advanced air defence drills, anti-submarine warfare operations, and surface combat manoeuvres, enhancing interoperability and joint operational capabilities between the two forces, the Indian Navy said in its official statement.

The bilateral naval exercise Varuna 2025, held from 19 to 22 March, brought together the Indian Navy and the French Navy, underscoring their enduring partnership, a statement from the Navy said.

This edition of the Exercise included exercises ranging across multidomain enviro...