Varuna 2015: Stunning images of Indo-French Naval exercise
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Varuna 2015: Stunning images of Indo-French Naval exercise
<b>Text: PTI</b><br><br>India and France began the 10-day naval exercise 'Varuna' on April 23 that saw 12 Rafale fighter jets in action off the Goa coast along with a host of naval assets of both countries.<br><br>During the course, both navies tried to understand each others' strength, and also sync the understanding during the emergency times.<br><br><i>In pic: French Navy helicopter Dauphin operating from INS Viraat.
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'Very good week for Indo-French relations'
"This was very good week for Indo-French relations. We have a range of cooperation which are moving forward. This time French and Indian Navy are working together," said French Ambassador Francois Richier.<br><br><i>In pic: French Navy destroyers Jean de Vienne during the exercise with guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai and guided missile frigate INS Gomati.
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Long hours of naval manoeuvring between Indian Navy and its French counterpart
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar witnessed four-hour long naval manoeuvring between Indian Navy and its French counterpart off Goa coast at the concluding day of 'Varuna' exercises.<br><br><i>In pic: French Navy’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle at Mormugoa Harbour during the harbour phase of the exercise.
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Indian Navy represented by aircraft carrier INS Viraat
The French Navy was represented by the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle while the Indian Navy was represented by aircraft carrier INS Viraat in the exercise.<br><br><i>In pic: French Navy destroyer Jean de Vienne engaging in Underway Replenishment (UNREP) with INS Deepak.
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Joint naval exercises being conducted since 1983
The Indian Navy and the French Navy have been conducting naval exercises since 1983 and these exercises were termed 'VARUNA' in 2001.<br><br><i>In pic: Goa CM L Parsekar, senior IndianNavy & FrenchNavy personnel on board aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
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Jean de Vienne engaging in UNREP with INS Deepak
The last such exercise was conducted in the Mediterranean Sea in July 2012 off Toulon.<br><br><i>In pic: French Navy destroyers Jean de Vienne engaging in Underway Replenishment (UNREP) with INS Deepak.<br><br>Image by: Ministry of Defence
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Reviewing the progress of the exercise
Mr Laxmikant Parsekar, Chief Minister of Goa, along with Vice Admiral SPS Cheema, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command reviewing the progress of the exercise form on board French Navy’s Aircraft Carrier, Charles de Gaulle.<br><br><i>Image by: Ministry of Defence
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On board French Navy’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle
Mr Laxmikant Parsekar, Chief Minister of Goa, along with Vice Admiral SPS Cheema, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command reviewing the progress of the exercise form on board French Navy’s Aircraft Carrier, Charles de Gaulle.<br><br><i>Image by: Ministry of Defence