Updated On: 24 March, 2025 07:30 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
The exercise was conducted in the waters of the Indian Ocean, focused on strengthening the operational coordination and tactical proficiency of both navies, an official statement said

These drills simulated real combat scenarios, allowing the navies to enhance their ability to jointly counter aerial threats, an official statement said.Pic/Defence PRO
The bilateral naval exercise VARUNA 2025, held from March 19 to 22, 2025, marked a significant milestone in the partnership between the Indian Navy and the French Navy, an official statement said on Monday.
The exercise was conducted in the waters of the Indian Ocean, focused on strengthening the operational coordination and tactical proficiency of both navies, it said.