# INS Trishul maritime deployment in Europe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ins-trishul-maritime-deployment-in-europe
> Updated: 2026-10-01T11:14:16.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

The Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Trishul has been conducting a maritime deployment across the Mediterranean and Atlantic. The vessel arrived at the Toulon naval base in France on September 22, 2026, to participate in the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna, a bilateral maritime exercise with the French Navy. This exercise included anti-submarine, anti-surface, and live-firing drills, as well as cross-deck helicopter landings and visits to French vessels such as the Charles de Gaulle.

Following the conclusion of Exercise Varuna on September 28, the INS Trishul arrived in Valencia, Spain, on September 30. During its stay in Spain, the frigate is scheduled to engage in professional interactions, cultural exchanges, and cross-deck visits with the Spanish Navy to foster operational experience and mutual understanding.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: India advances strategic ties through naval exercises and Russia diplomatic meetings

India is advancing strategic ties through enhanced India-Russia trade discussions, naval exercises with France (Varuna), and a Russian Navy delegation visit to Indian naval facilities.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-navy-and-french-navy-complete-24th-exercise-varuna

### 2026-09-23: INS Trishul arrives in France for Exercise Varuna

The Indian Navy frigate INS Trishul has arrived in Toulon, France, for the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna, a bilateral maritime drill to enhance interoperability between Indian and French naval forces.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ins-trishul-arrives-in-france-for-exercise-varuna

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