Navy's P8i Poseidon Aircraft Reaches France, 1st-Ever Deployment In Europe

In a first-ever such deployment by India in Europe, an IndianIndianIndian Navy P8i Poseidon aircraft has landed in France at the Air Base 125 Istres-Le Tube. The purpose of the deployment is to participate in the joint naval exercise 'Varuna' in which France is also participating.

"A P8i aircraft of the Indian Navy has reached France to participate in a joint naval exercise with the French Navy," a senior navy official said.

The 2024 edition of Indo-French bilateral naval 'Exercise Varuna', is scheduled from September 2 to September 4 in the Mediterranean Sea.