Stealth Frigate INS Trishul Takes Part in Bilateral Naval Exercise 'Varuna' in France
The 24th edition featured anti-submarine, anti-surface and live-firing drills to improve coordination and interoperability between the two navies.
- The Indian Navy's INS Trishul participated in the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna in France from September 22 to 28, strengthening maritime ties and professional bonds between the two navies.
- Upon arriving in Toulon on September 22, the 4,000-tonne Talwar-class frigate Trishul received a ceremonial water cannon salute from the French Navy.
- The commanding officer of Trishul called on Rear Admiral Mackara Ouk, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Operations , while crew members honored 205 Indian soldiers at the Mazargues War Memorial in Marseille.
- During the Sea Phase, Trishul exercised alongside French Navy units including FDA Forbin and SNA Suffren, conducting anti-submarine and live-firing drills to enhance operational coordination.
- The naval partnership between India and France remains committed to strengthening professional exchanges and interoperability, as demonstrated by this flagship bilateral exercise.
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INS Trishul Joins Varuna Drills In France
“The visit of INS Trishul to Toulon in France reaffirms the strong and enduring maritime partnership between India and France and the commitment of both navies to strengthening maritime engagement, interoperability and professional exchanges,” the defence ministry said
Stealth frigate INS Trishul takes part in bilateral naval exercise 'Varuna' in France
The Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Trishul has taken part in the flagship bilateral naval exercise 'Varuna' in France. The move aims to strengthen maritime and professional ties between the two countries. INS Trishul is the second ship of the Talwar-class stealth frigates and was commissioned into the Indian Navy in June 2003. The exercise conducted professional, sporting and cultural engagements as well as joint operations with French warshi…
INS Trishul Joins French Navy in Toulon for 24th Edition of Exercise Varuna
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The ship received a warm welcome from the French Navy with a ceremonial water cannon salute. The harbour phase comprised professional, sporting and cultural engagements aimed at strengthening maritime ties and professional bonds between the two navies. World News | INS Trishul Joins French Navy in Toulon for 24th Edition of Exercise Varuna.
INS Trishul joins French Navy in Toulon for 24th edition of Exercise Varuna - The Tribune
The ship received a warm welcome from the French Navy with a ceremonial water cannon salute. The harbour phase comprised professional, sporting and cultural engagements aimed at strengthening maritime ties and professional bonds between the two navies.
INS Trishul reaches Toulon for Exercise Varuna, showcasing India-France naval cooperation - The Canadian Media
IBNS-CMEDIA: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, on September 22 to participate in the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna, the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy. “The ship received a warm welcome from the French Navy with a ceremonial water cannon salute,” the Indian government said in a statement. The harbour phase featured a series of professional, sporting and cultural engag…
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