Exercise Varuna : 22nd edition
The 22nd edition of the India-France bilateral naval exercise VARUNA took place in the Mediterranean Sea. INS Tabar, a frontline stealth frigate, ship borne Helicopter and LRMR Aircraft P8I participated from the Indian side, while French side was represented by FS Provence, Submarine Suffren, Aircraft F20; Atlantique2, fighters MB339 and NH90 Dauphin helicopters.
These joint-exercises are conducted either in the Indian Ocean or the Mediterranean Sea.