India and European Union to carry out mega naval exercise in the Indian ocean

Ajay0 · May 29, 2025 at 11:41 PM

India and the European Union will carry out naval exercises in the Indian Ocean from June 1 to 3.

Joint India-EU naval exercise scheduled in Indian Ocean waters

The joint exercise will focus on advanced counter-piracy operations, interoperability, tactical manoeuvres, and enhanced communication protocols, reflecting the growing maritime security cooperation between the two sides. The respective Maritime Operations Centres (MOC) will control the exercise, according to a press release from the European Union.

Naval cooperation between the EU and India has expanded in recent years with joint exercises in the Gulf of Guinea and Gulf of Aden. The Indian Navy has also been providing escort to World Food Programme chartered vessels, coordinated by EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA, according to the release.
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With the world's largest population with the median age in the twenties, fourth strongest military and fifth largest economy which is the fastest growing in the world, India is sought as a strategic ally by the EU , which have sent delegations to India recently for enhanced cooperation and trade deals between them.

Are India and EU growing closer as global alliances shift? – DW – 02/26/2025

India already enjoys a strategic relationship with France and there are yearly naval exercises, named Varuna between them as well since 2001.

India-France naval exercise 'Varuna 2025' strengths maritime cooperation in Indo-Pacific

The exercise facilitated the critical exchange of Best Practices, fostering a deeper understanding of each other’s operational doctrines and enhancing the two navies’ ability to operate seamlessly in complex maritime environments. Since its inception, the Varuna exercise has been a cornerstone of India-France defence relations, with both countries recognising the importance of maritime security and collaborative defence efforts.

France and India share a strong commitment to safeguarding global Sea lanes and addressing shared maritime security challenges.
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Toker · May 30, 2025 at 8:11 AM

Cool! The US is missing out. They put tariffs when they should be increasing trade.

Etherea · May 31, 2025 at 1:08 AM

Oh, how controversial of you

Piney · May 31, 2025 at 1:29 AM

Toker said: ↑

Cool! The US is missing out. They put tariffs when they should be increasing trade.
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Yes. Desi people do not want to drive a Harley Davidson. They have better/ quieter/ cheaper alternatives . Trump should let it be with the griping.

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