Successful Conclusion of Bilateral Naval Exercise VARUNA 2025
The bilateral naval exercise VARUNA 2025 took place from March 19 to March 22, 2025. It brought together the Indian Navy and the French Navy. This exercise further strengthened their long-standing maritime partnership. Multi-domain Operational Drills This year’s edition featured a wide range of complex exercises across multiple domains, aimed at enhancing tactical and operational expertise: Advanced Air Defence Operations: Participation of Rafale-M aircraft from the French Navy and MiG-29K from the Indian Navy. Simulated combat scenarios to sharpen collective response to aerial threats. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Drills: Joint exercises between Indian submarines and anti-submarine warfare frigates from both navies.…