India, France joint naval exercise 'Varuna' starts

1/10 - India, France joint naval exercise 'Varuna' begins

This edition of the exercise will witness participation of indigenous guided missile stealth destroyer INS Chennai, guided missile frigate INS Teg, maritime patrol aircraft P-8I and Dornier, integral helicopters and MiG29K fighter aircraft.

This edition of the exercise will witness participation of indigenous guided missile stealth destroyer INS Chennai, guided missile frigate INS Teg, maritime patrol aircraft P-8I and Dornier, integral helicopters and MiG29K fighter aircraft.

2/10 - French Naval flag

French Naval Forces flag installed on the deck of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during the Indo-French joint naval exercise ‘Varuna’ at Mormugao harbour in India\'s Goa state.

French Naval Forces flag installed on the deck of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during the Indo-French joint naval exercise ‘Varuna’ at Mormugao harbour in India\'s Goa state.

3/10 - Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain

Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain (L) stands next of French Navy officers on the deck of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during the Indo-French joint naval exercise.

Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain (L) stands next of French Navy officers on the deck of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during the Indo-French joint naval exercise.

4/10 - Rafale fighter jet

Rafale Fighter jet is pictured on the deck of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.

Rafale Fighter jet is pictured on the deck of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.

5/10 - Aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle

This edition of the exercise will witness participation of indigenous guided missile stealth destroyer INS Chennai, guided missile frigate INS Teg, maritime patrol aircraft P-8I and Dornier, integral helicopters and MiG29K fighter aircraft.

This edition of the exercise will witness participation of indigenous guided missile stealth destroyer INS Chennai, guided missile frigate INS Teg, maritime patrol aircraft P-8I and Dornier, integral helicopters and MiG29K fighter aircraft.

6/10 - Bilateral naval exercise 'Varuna'

The 21st edition of the bilateral naval exercise \'Varuna\' between India and France begins on the western seaboard.

The 21st edition of the bilateral naval exercise \'Varuna\' between India and France begins on the western seaboard.

7/10 - Naval exercise 'Varuna'

Initiated in 1993, the exercise was christened \'Varuna\' in 2001 and has become "a hallmark of India–France strategic bilateral relationship", it said.

Initiated in 1993, the exercise was christened \'Varuna\' in 2001 and has become "a hallmark of India–France strategic bilateral relationship", it said.

8/10 - INS Chennai

INS Chennai, which is participating in the 21st edition of \'Varuna\', the bilateral naval exercise between India and France.

INS Chennai, which is participating in the 21st edition of \'Varuna\', the bilateral naval exercise between India and France.

9/10 - Rafale fighter jets

A French Navy sailor stands in front of Rafale fighter jets on the deck of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during the Indo-French joint naval exercise ‘Varuna’ at Mormugao harbour.

A French Navy sailor stands in front of Rafale fighter jets on the deck of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during the Indo-French joint naval exercise ‘Varuna’ at Mormugao harbour.

10/10 - Caiman helicopter

A Caiman helicopter is pictured on the deck of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during the Indo-French joint naval exercise ‘Varuna’ at Mormugao harbour.

A Caiman helicopter is pictured on the deck of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during the Indo-French joint naval exercise ‘Varuna’ at Mormugao harbour.