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Detailed explanation-1: -The exercise would be conducted in two phases: Harbour phase– which includes visits to Indian Naval units, training and maintenance facility at Visakhapatnam.

Detailed explanation-2: -Defence cooperation The navies of both India and Myanmar conducted a historic bilateral naval exercise, IMNEX-18. India also invited the Myanmar Army to participate in the India-led multilateral Milan naval exercisethat occurs biennially in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Detailed explanation-3: -A major annual aero-naval event whose first edition dates back to 1983, “VARUNA” bears witness to the ability of the French and the Indian Navies to deploy and operate together and exemplifies the high level of trust between France and India, according to the statement.

Detailed explanation-4: -’Milan’ is the name of the multilateral naval exercise which is hosted by the Indian Navy. This is a biennial exercise and features seminars, sports, social events, and professional exercises among the participating nations. Overview: This exercise was started in the year 1995.

Detailed explanation-5: -21st EDITION OF INDIA FRANCE BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE ‘VARUNA’ – 2023. The 21st Edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between India and France – Exercise Varuna commenced on the Western Seaboard today, 16 Jan 23.