New Delhi, June 30 -- The 23rd edition of the bilateral naval exercise Varuna, a testament to the enduring maritime partnership between India and France, took place from 19 to 22 March 2025. Since its inception in 2001, Varuna has evolved into a cornerstone of cooperation, showcasing the two nations' commitment to enhancing naval interoperability and operational synergy. This year's edition saw an exhilarating array of maritime exercises and complex manoeuvres across the sub-surface, surface and air domains. The joint participation of the aircraft carriers Vikrant and Charles de Gaulle, alongside their fighter aircraft, destroyers, frigates and an Indian Scorpene class submarine, highlighted the collaborative strength of both Navies.
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