Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

VARUNA 2025 is a bilateral naval exercise between India and France, aimed at strengthening their maritime cooperation. It is the 23rd edition of this annual exercise, which has been held since 2001. The exercise showcases various naval capabilities, including aircraft carriers, fighter aircraft, and submarines. It focuses on improving coordination in air defence, anti-submarine warfare, and surface combat. VARUNA 2025 reflects the strong naval partnership between the two nations and their shared commitment to maintaining a free, open, and secure maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region.