India, March 19 -- The Indian and French navies will on Wednesday kick off the joint naval exercise, Varuna, in the Arabian Sea, with the drills featuring several platforms from both sides including aircraft carriers, the Indian Navy said on Tuesday. "The joint participation of the aircraft carriers Vikrant and Charles de Gaulle, alongside their fighter aircraft, destroyers, frigates...highlights the collaborative strength of both navies," a naval statement said.htc

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