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India – EU Naval Exercise UPSC NOTE

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  Naval exercise by India and the EU On October 24, 2023, the EU and India conducted their first joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Guinea...

 Naval exercise by India and the EU

  • On October 24, 2023, the EU and India conducted their first joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Guinea. 

  • The exercise, called VARUNA-GUINEA, was aimed at reinforcing naval maritime security cooperation in support of the region.

  • The exercise involved ships from three EU member states (France, Spain, and Italy) and the Indian Navy

  • The ships conducted a variety of exercises, including tactical maneuvers, boarding exercises, and knowledge sharing sessions.

  • The exercise also demonstrates the shared commitment of the EU and India to ensuring maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.

  •  This region that is increasingly facing maritime security challenges, such as piracy and armed robbery at sea.

  • The exercise is also a sign of the growing strategic relationship between the EU and India. 

  • The two sides have been cooperating more closely on a range of issues, including maritime security, trade, and investment. 

Gulf of Guinea 

  • The Gulf of Guinea is the north eastern most part of the tropical Atlantic Ocean.

  • From Cape Lopez in Gabon, north and west to Cape Palmas in Liberia. 

  • It covers an area of about 2.35 million square kilometers.

  • The Gulf of Guinea is home to  important maritime shipping routes, as well as rich natural resources, including oil, gas, and minerals. 

  • It is also a region of great biodiversity, with a wide range of marine and terrestrial ecosystems.

  • The Gulf of Guinea is facing challenges, including maritime insecurity, climate change, and pollution.


INS Sumedha

  • INS Sumedha is a Saryu-class naval offshore patrol vessel (NOPV) of the Indian Navy. 

  • It was commissioned on 16 December 2022

  • INS Sumedha is the third ship of the Saryu class, 

  • Saryu class is a series of indigenously designed and manufactured NOPVs.

Its a versatile ship that can be deployed for a variety of roles,

  1. Maritime security and surveillance

  2. Offshore patrol

  3. Search and rescue

  4. Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief

INS Sumedha

This vessal is  equipped with a variety of sensors and weapons, 

  1. 76 mm gun

  2. Two 30 mm guns

  3. Missile launcher

  4. Helicopter deck

  5. Variety of electronic warfare systems

  • INS Sumedha is a valuable asset to the Indian Navy and plays an important role in safeguarding India's maritime interests.


  • What is Saryu Class
    All four ships of the Saryu class were built by Goa Shipyard Limited in India. 

  • They were commissioned into the Indian Navy between 2013 and 2022.

  • The Saryu-class ships are versatile vessels that can be deployed for a variety of roles, including maritime security and surveillance, offshore patrol, search and rescue, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. 

Other Ships under Saryu Class.

INS Saryu (P54) , INS Sumedha (P58)
INS Sumitra (P59), INS Sunayna (P57)

INS Sarayu

INS Sumithra

What is Saryu Class
They are also equipped to undertake anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare operations. 

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FS Ventose

INS Sunanya

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