Exercise VARUNA 24th Edition at Toulon, France
Why in the news
The Indian and French navies are drilling together in France, with an Indian warship taking part in the 24th round.
Key facts
- Exercise: VARUNA, annual India-France naval exercise.
- Edition: 24th, at Toulon Naval Base, France.
- Indian ship: INS Trishul.
- History: interactions from 1983; named VARUNA in 2001.
Activities
- Air defence and anti-submarine warfare.
- Surface combat and tactical drills.
- Replenishment and coordinated manoeuvres.
India-France exercise family
| Exercise | Service |
|---|---|
| VARUNA | Navy |
| Shakti | Army |
| Garuda | Air Force |
Exam angle
- Host of the 24th edition: France (Toulon).
- Naming year: 2001.
- Army and Air Force counterparts: Shakti and Garuda.