INS Trishul arrives at Toulon, France, for the 24th edition of Exercise VARUNA
On 22 September 2026, INS Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, to take part in the 24th edition of VARUNA, the bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy.
Summary
INS Trishul's participation in the 24th VARUNA exercise covers professional engagements in harbour and at sea, including cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting engagements. The Ministry of Defence said the visit reflects the strong and expanding maritime partnership between India and France.
Key facts
- Ship
- INS Trishul
- Port / date
- Toulon, France, 22 Sep 2026
- Exercise
- VARUNA, 24th edition — Indian Navy and French Navy
- Activities
- Harbour and sea phases: cross-deck visits, operational interactions, sporting engagements
Practice MCQs 2 questions
INS Trishul arrived at Toulon on 22 September 2026 for which bilateral exercise?
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Correct answer: A — VARUNA
INS Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, for the 24th edition of VARUNA with the French Navy.
The September 2026 edition of the India–France naval exercise VARUNA, joined by INS Trishul at Toulon, was which edition?
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Correct answer: D — 24th
INS Trishul arrived at Toulon for the 24th edition of VARUNA.