The exercise featured joint participation of the aircraft carriers Vikrant and Charles de Gaulle, alongside their fighter aircraft, destroyers, frigates and an Indian Scorpene-class submarine, highlighting the collaborative strength of both Navies. VARUNA 2025 featured advanced air defence drills and fighter exercises, including mock air-to-air combat between the French Rafale-M and Indian MiG-29K. 

Anti-submarine warfare exercises will provide rigorous training in underwater domain awareness, while surface warfare operations will demonstrate synchronised manoeuvres and engagements by the Indian and French fleets. Maritime patrol aircraft will enhance situational awareness and replenishment-at-sea exercises will fortify logistical cooperation. This collaboration underscores the shared vision of safeguarding a free, open and secure maritime environment.

The exercise reaffirms the ability of both nations to operate seamlessly in even the most complex maritime scenarios. It stands as a powerful reminder of the deep bonds uniting the Indian and French Navies in their pursuit of maritime peace and security.