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And ended with the Indian Navy and French Navy helicopters carrying out extensive cross deck operations for personnel transfer. (Picture Credit: Indian Navy)
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The government of Djibouti has cleared its requests. (Picture Credit: Indian Navy)
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It is important to note that the Chinese already have a major presence and have a proper military base. (Picture Credit: Indian Navy)
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The war games between the Indian and French Navies off Goa witnessed dogfights between the Indian Mig-29K fighters and French Rafale-M fighters which operated off their respective aircraft carriers. (Picture Credit: Indian Navy)
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Both Indian and French Carrier Task Forces executed close range manoeuvres in the presence of senior officers and diplomats from both countries. (Picture Credit: Indian Navy)
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The biggest ever 17th edition of the Ex-Varuna -19 between Indian Navy and the French Navy ended on May 11. (Picture Credit: Indian Navy)
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Indian and French ships and flying machines hold Varuna exercise. (Picture Credit: Indian Navy)
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This year the exercise was more focused on Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) training. (Picture Credit: Indian Navy)
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Over time, these bilateral naval exercises have become more complex and are now in line with the Indo-French Joint Strategic Vision Cooperation within the Indian Ocean Region. (Picture Credit: Indian Navy)
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India has been seeking a formal agreement to use the naval base for refits and repairs for its naval boats. (Picture Credit: Indian Navy)
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Now, both navies will move towards for the second phase off Djibouti coast near the Horn of Africa later this month, where the French have a big presence. (Picture Credit: Indian Navy)
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Followed by an impressive flypast consisting of four Rafale, five MiG 29-Ks and one Hawkeye in the presence FOC-IN-C WEST and the French Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler and nine French Naval officers onboard the French Carrier Charles De Gaulle. (Picture Credit: Indian Navy)
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