Click here - to select or create a menu

Naval News

DSEI Japan 2023
  • News
  • Event News
    • SNA 2023
    • Euronaval 2022
    • Indo Pacific 2022
    • Sea Air Space 2022
    • DIMDEX 2022
  • Interviews
  • Videos
  • Advertising
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
Home» News»France and India Kick Off VARUNA 2023 Naval Exercise
MQ-9 STOL
France and India Kick Off VARUNA 2023 Naval Exercise
French Navy picture

France and India Kick Off VARUNA 2023 Naval Exercise

The 21st Edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between India and France – Exercise VARUNA commenced on the Western Seaboard today, 16 Jan 2023.

Naval News Staff 17 Jan 2023

Indian MoD press release

While the bilateral exercise between the two navies were initiated in 1993, it was christened as ‘VARUNA’ in 2001 and has become a hallmark of India – France strategic bilateral relationship.

This edition will witness participation of indigenous guided missile stealth destroyer INS Chennai, guided missile frigate INS Teg, maritime patrol aircraft P-8I and Dornier, integral helicopters and MiG29K fighter aircraft. The French Navy will be represented by the aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle, frigates FS Forbin and Provence, support vessel FS Marne and maritime patrol aircraft Atlantique. The exercise will be conducted over five days from 16 to 20 January 2023 and will witness advanced air defence exercises, tactical manoeuvres, surface firings, underway replenishment and other maritime operations. Units of both navies will endeavour to hone their war-fighting skills in maritime theatre, enhance their inter-operability to undertake multi-discipline operations in the maritime domain and demonstrate their ability as an integrated force to promote peace, security and stability in the region.

#ANTARES Beginning of #VARUNA exercise gathering @French_CSG and @indiannavy. This annual training aims to develop interoperability at sea between the two Navies ➡️
4️⃣0️⃣ years of military cooperation between 🇮🇳 and 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/NGBBXL8794

— FFEAU.ALINDIEN (@FFEAU_ALINDIEN) January 17, 2023

Having grown in scope and complexity over the years, this exercise provides an opportunity to learn from each other’s best practices. The exercise facilitates operational level interaction between the two navies to foster mutual cooperation for good order at sea, underscoring the shared commitment of both nations to security, safety and freedom of the global maritime commons.

-End-

Naval News comments:

The French Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group (CSG) set sails from Toulon naval base on 15 November 2022 to begin mission Antares: An operational deployment in the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean.

French Navy Indian Navy 2023-01-17
Tags French Navy Indian Navy
Facebook Twitter Stumble linkedin Pinterest More

Related Articles

India’s LCA Navy and MIG-29K Trap aboard New Aircraft Carrier Vikrant

India’s LCA Navy and MIG-29K Trap aboard New Aircraft Carrier Vikrant

Naval News Staff 06 Feb 2023
The Indian Ministry of Defense announced the maiden landing of an LCA Navy and MIG-29K fighters aboard the Indian Navy's new aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
French Mission Jeanne D’Arc 2023 to Sail Across Indo-Pacific

French Mission Jeanne D’Arc 2023 to Sail Across Indo-Pacific

Xavier Vavasseur 03 Feb 2023
French Navy (Marine Nationale) Mistral-class LHD "Dixmude" and La Fayette-class frigate "La Fayette" will sail around the world and through the Indo-Pacific as they set sail next week for "MISSION JEANNE D'ARC 2023".
French Navy receives First VFM Interceptor

French Navy receives First VFM Interceptor

Naval News Staff 03 Feb 2023
On January 05, 2023, The French DGA received the first "VFM" interceptor boat. It will be used by the French Navy for the protection of naval bases and critical assets.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Legal / Privacy Policy
About Us
Contact Us

Copyright © 2022 Naval News
All Rights Reserved
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok