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Rafale-M, anti-submarine warfare dominate India, France bilateral exercise Varuna

By IBNS
Mar 24, 2025..

The bilateral naval exercise Varuna, which was held in the Arabian Sea between March 19 to March 22, brought together the navies of India and France, featuring advanced platforms from both countries.


This edition of the Exercise included exercises ranging across multi-domain environments.

"The structured drills were designed to further fine-tune tactical and operational proficiency in complex scenarios," read a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence.

Advanced Air defence drills with the participation of Rafale-M of the French Navy and MIG-29K of the Indian Navy, simulating realistic combat scenarios, honed the ability of participating units to counter aerial threats jointly.

"Anti-submarine warfare exercises involving Indian submarine and Anti-Submarine frigates of the two forces focused on deepening the understanding and proficiency in underwater domain awareness and tactics. Surface warfare operations involved complex coordinated manoeuvres and simulated engagements, showcasing the combined combat power of the participating fleets. Replenishment At Sea exercises by the two Fleet Tankers proved the logistical interoperability and enhanced mutual support and endurance for sustained operations," read the statement.

Exercise Achievement

This edition of the exercise achieved a higher degree of operational coordination between the two navies than the previous editions.

The exercise achieved its aim of enhanced Jointmanship and reinforced the shared commitment to upholding the principles of a rules-based maritime order and promoting stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Complex Drills

The complex drills provided invaluable operational experience, strengthening the collective capacity to address contemporary maritime security challenges.

The exercise facilitated the critical exchange of Best Practices, fostering a deeper understanding of each other's operational doctrines and enhancing the two navies' ability to operate seamlessly in complex maritime environments.

Since its inception, the Varuna exercise has been a cornerstone of India-France defence relations, with both countries recognising the importance of maritime security and collaborative defence efforts. France and India share a strong commitment to safeguarding global Sea lanes and addressing shared maritime security challenges.

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