INS Tarkash arrives at Reunion Islands, France

As part of Indian Navy’s Overseas Deployment to Africa, Europe and Russia, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash arrived at St Denis, Reunion Island, France on 3 October 2019 for a three day visit. Indian Navy ships are regularly deployed overseas as part of Indian Navy’s mission of building ‘bridges of friendship’ as well as ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: India-France • Indian Navy • INS Tarkash • Reunion Island • St Denis • VARUNA 2019

The Indo-French joint naval exercise “Varuna 2019” begins

The first part of 17th edition of bilateral exercise ‘Varuna’ 2019, is being conducted between Navies of India and France off the Goa coast from 1st to 10th May 2019. Varuna: Indo-French joint naval exercise The joint naval exercise was first initiated in 1983 and was named as ‘Varuna’ in 2001. The objective behind conducting ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: 17th edition • Defence • France • India • Indian ocean region • Military exercise • naval exercise • VARUNA 2019