'Varuna' naval exercise between India, France to begin on Sunday ANI | Updated: Apr 24, 2021 22:00 IST New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): The nineteenth edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise 'Varuna -2021' will begin on Sunday. The three-day exercise will see high tempo-naval operations at sea, including advanced air defence and anti-submarine exercises, intense fixed and rotary wing flying operations, tactical manoeuvres, surface and anti-air weapon firings, underway replenishment and other maritime security operations. An official release said that units of the two navies will endeavour to enhance and hone their war-fighting skills to demonstrate their ability as an integrated force to promote peace, security and stability in the maritime domain.