Archive · 25 Sep 2026
INS Trishul Arrives in France for India-France Varuna Exercise
An Indian Navy ship called INS Trishul arrived in Toulon, France.
It will join the French Navy for a maritime exercise called Varuna.
This is the 24th time the exercise has been held.
The exercise will take place in the harbour and at sea.
Sailors will visit each other’s ships and work together.
They will also take part in operational and sporting activities.
These events help the two navies learn from each other.
They are also meant to improve cooperation and understanding between India and France.
INS Trishul arrived in Toulon, France, on September 22.
The ship will participate in the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna.
Varuna is a bilateral maritime exercise involving the Indian and French navies.
Activities include harbour and sea engagements, cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sports.
The exercise aims to share naval experience, improve interoperability and strengthen India-France maritime ties.
- Who
- The Indian Navy and the French Navy, with INS Trishul representing India.
- What
- The 24th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise Varuna.
- When
- INS Trishul arrived on September 22.
- Where
- Toulon, France, and at sea.
- Why
- To share experiences and best practices, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime cooperation and mutual understanding.
- Exercise
- Varuna
- Edition
- 24th
- Participating navies
- Indian Navy and French Navy
- Indian vessel
- INS Trishul
- Arrival date
- September 22
- Location
- Toulon, France
- Engagements
- Harbour and sea activities, cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting engagements