In Pics: Inside French warship Chevalier Paul

France has deployed the Horizon-class air defence destroyer FNS Chevalier Paul in the Indian Ocean as part of France’s permanent military presence in the region.

French destroyer FNS Chevalier Paul docks at Mumbai after naval exercise with Indian forces

First pictures: Indian destroyers, French warships take part in exercise Varuna off Goa

The navies of India and France began joint military exercise, 'Varuna' on Monday along the Goa coast. The exercise will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will be held off Goa from May 7th to May 10th and will include anti-submarine exercises, live firing drills, naval helicopter operations, and basic to advanced-level exercises for carrier-borne fighter aircraft.

India, France begin joint naval exercise along Goa coast