Indo-French Naval Exercise Varuna begins at Goa

[Gabriel92]

Photos from on board Charles de Gaulle during sea phase of Indo-French exercise Varuna 15.

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Indian navy helicopter on the Jean de Vienne anti submarine frigate.

 

[Sage]

VARUNA means ?

 

[shree835]

VARUNA means ?

In Vedic religion, Varuna is a god of the water and of the celestial ocean, as well as a god of law of the underwater world.

 

[Sage]

In Vedic religion, Varuna is a god of the water and of the celestial ocean, as well as a god of law of the underwater world.

Thanks !

In Vedic religion, Varuna is a god of the water and of the celestial ocean, as well as a god of law of the underwater world.[/QUO
Whats the number of the total gods in the Vedic ...also if you would give me a good link to study about them and their deeds !

 

[shree835]

Thanks !

This is tough for me to make you understand...I cannot give you clear picture in one post, this impossible ..to understand all those you have to sit with me hours together...might be more then that...depends how you questioning me with my explanation.

 

[Sage]

This is tough for me to make you understand...I cannot give you clear picture in one post ..to understand all those you have to sit with hours together...might be more then that...depends how you questioning me with my explanation.

You are right ....I have studies Bhisma, Gandiva (The bow), Radha and so many more characters ....but still found many links missing ....like I need a good orderly book or something ...Once I had drawn each and every Greek god as mentioned in the Hyperion and the Fall of Hyperion ...!

 

[shree835]

You are right ....I have studies Bhisma, Gandiva (The bow), Radha and so many more characters ....but still found many links missing ....like I need a good orderly book or something ...Once I had drawn each and every Greek god as mentioned in the Hyperion and the Fall of Hyperion ...!

The characters you have mentioned is from Mahabharat Era...there are many religious book on this, all are having, their own importance and value.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
02-May, 2015 19:50 IST

Indo - French Naval Exercise Varuna 2015 Concludes
Fourteenth ( 14th ) edition of Indo-French naval exercise (VARUNA) concluded today off Goa. The ten day long exercise commenced on 23 April 2015 and included both a harbour and sea phase.

Mr Laxmikant Parsekar, Chief Minister of Goa, French ambassador Mr. François Richier along with Vice Admiral SPS Cheema, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command and other senior naval officers embarked the French Navy’s Aircraft Carrier, Charles de Gaulle on the final day of the sea phase of the exercise.

It may be recalled that the French Navy was represented by Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle, two destroyers Chevalier Paul and Jean de Vienne, replenishment tanker Meuse and a maritime patrol aircraft Atlantique 2. The Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle was carrying its complement of fighter aircraft Rafale M, Strike Aircraft Super Etendard, E2C Hawkeye AWACS and helicopters Dauphin and Alouette 3.

From the Indian side Aircraft Carrier INS Viraat, destroyer Mumbai, stealth frigate Tarkash, guided missile frigate Gomati, replenishment tanker Deepak, submarine Shankul and a few Fast Attack Craft participated. Aviation assets of the Indian Navy included carrier-borne fighter aircraft Sea Harriers, maritime reconnaissance aircraft P-8 I and Dorniers along with integral helicopters Seaking 42B and Chetak.

The scope of Exercise VARUNA included the entire gamut of maritime operations ranging from Aircraft Carrier Operations, Anti Submarines Warfare Exercises, Maritime Interdiction Operations to multi-ship replenishment exercise.

Regular IN-FN interaction over the years has allowed both navies to gradually and systematically increase the complexity and professional content of the joint exercises. VARUNA aims at deriving mutual benefit from the experiences of the two navies. The confidence gained through such exercises helps develop Standard Operating Procedures, particularly in the fields of Joint Maritime Air Operations Planning with exchange of Carrier Operational Capabilities. The other joint exercises included Coordinated Anti-Submarine Exercises, Surface Exercises, Cross Deck Flying, Damage Control and Fire Fighting, Air Defence, Firing Drills, Air to Sea Firing, Tactical Exercises and Visit Board Search and Seize Operations, which further hone the fighting efficiency of the two combat forces.

The exercise goes a long way in enhancing interoperability between the two navies and also showcases the close ties between the two countries.

Background

Relations between India and France have traditionally been closeand friendly. With the establishment of strategic partnership in 1998, therehas been significant progress in all areas of bilateral cooperation andexchanges including naval exercises. The Indian Navy and the French Navy havebeen conducting naval exercises since 1983 and following the establishment of astrategic partnership, these exercises were christened as ‘VARUNA’ in 2001.Till date, thirteen such exercises have been conducted and the last exerciseVARUNA 12 was conducted in the Mediterranean Sea from 19-22 Jul 12 off Toulon.

 

[Chanakya's_Chant]

Photos from on board Charles de Gaulle during sea phase of Indo-French exercise Varuna 15.

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Indian navy helicopter on the Jean de Vienne anti submarine frigate.

Two of the very rare shots during the exercise -

Likely the 1st public image of buddy tanking between Indian Navy MiG-29Ks.

Rare shot of an Indian Navy P-8I deploying an AGM-84A Harpoon anti-ship missile. ​

 

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View attachment 217323 sorry for the clarity

Isn't it against the law ?

I was at Chandigarh Airport and they kept telling people that you cant take photos.

 

[45'22']

Isn't it against the law ?

I was at Chandigarh Airport and they kept telling people that you cant take photos.

Yeah.....I mistakenly uploaded the pics

Next time......I will be more careful

 

[Gabriel92]

The Indian navy frigate Gomati and the French navy frigate Chevalier Paul.

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[Gabriel92]

French Rafale M,SEM,and Hawkeye with Indian Harrier.

 

[Agent_47]

French Rafale M,SEM,and Hawkeye with Indian Harrier.

It should have been Migs, So that everyone can have tails.

 

[Gabriel92]

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