VARUNA 2025: Strengthening India-France Naval Cooperation
The 23rd edition of the bilateral naval exercise VARUNA, a symbol of the strong maritime partnership between India and France, is set to take place from March 19 to March 22, 2025. Established in 2001, this annual exercise has become a key platform for enhancing naval interoperability and operational synergy between the two nations. VARUNA 2025 will witness an impressive display of maritime capabilities across multiple domains, featuring aircraft carriers Vikrant and Charles de Gaulle, along with fighter aircraft, destroyers, frigates, and a Scorpene-class submarine. The exercise aims to improve coordination in air defence, anti-submarine warfare, and surface combat, reinforcing the shared commitment to a free, open, and secure maritime environment.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | VARUNA 2025: Strengthening India-France Naval Cooperation |
| Duration | March 19–22, 2025 |
| Participating Nations | India, France |
| Aircraft Carriers | INS Vikrant (India), Charles de Gaulle (France) |
| Fighter Aircraft | MiG-29K (India), Rafale-M (France) |
| Naval Assets | Destroyers, frigates, Scorpene-class submarine |
| Key Exercises | Air defence, anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare, replenishment-at-sea |
| Significance | Enhances interoperability, strengthens maritime security, promotes Indo-Pacific stability |
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