INS Trishul participates in 24th VARUNA exercise in Toulon

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Where: Toulonresolved to locality43.126, 5.930
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-09-24 · last update 2026-10-02
Sourcing: 13 reports13 reports across 9 outlets · independence not established
How far this got: localizednamed facility unresolvedRadar coverage

Summary

The Indian Navy's guided-missile frigate INS Trishul arrived in Toulon, France, on September 22, 2026, to participate in the 24th edition of Exercise VARUNA, the bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian and French navies. The exercise included harbour and sea phases featuring professional engagements, cross-deck visits, operational interactions, sporting activities, and cultural engagements. Sea phase activities encompassed anti-submarine, anti-surface, and live-firing drills. The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability, exchange operational experiences and best practices, and strengthen the maritime partnership between India and France.

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2026-10-02member countour measurement12 → 13reports joined

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aninews.in
- INS Trishul joins French Navy in Toulon for 24th edition of Exercise Varuna2026-10-01
news.webindia123.com
- INS Trishul joins French Navy in Toulon for 24th edition of Exercise Varuna2026-10-01
ianslive.in
- Varuna sea phase reaffirms strong and enduring India-France maritime partnership: Navy2026-10-01
thehindu.com
- INS Trishul reaches France for 24th edition of India-France naval exercise Varuna2026-09-24
indiablooms.com
- India-France naval power on display: INS Trishul joins Exercise Varuna in Toulon | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management2026-10-02
globalsecurity.org
- INS TRISHUL ARRIVES AT TOULON, FRANCE FOR THE 24th EDITION OF BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE VARUNA2026-09-25
economictimes.indiatimes.com
- Stealth frigate INS Trishul takes part in bilateral naval exercise 'Varuna' in France2026-10-01
timesofoman.com
- INS Trishul joins French Navy in Toulon for 24th edition of Exercise Varuna2026-10-02
idrw.org
- INS Trishul Joins 24th India-France Varuna Maritime Exercise2026-10-02

13 reports in all; the full list with the facts taken from each is part of the event detail on Pro.

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