France Charles De Gaulle Aircraft Carrier Rafale in India : Europe’s most powerful nuclear aircraft carrier Charles de Galle has reached India. Nuclear aircraft Charles de Galle has reached the Indian Ocean with the Carrier Strike Group of the French Navy. It is being told that after almost 40 years, France has sent its carrier strike group to the Indo-Pacific region. This French naval fleet will participate in the Varuna naval exercise with the Indian Navy off the coast of Goa. The objective of this naval exercise is to further strengthen maritime security in the Indian Pacific region. Rafale fighter jets are always deployed on the Charles de Galle warship, which have the power to carry out nuclear attacks.
France sent strike group to give a strong message to China
It is noteworthy that China is showing bullying in the Indo-Pacific region. In view of this, France has sent its strike group to this area to give a strong message to China. Let us tell you that the French Carrier Strike Group has come under the Mission Clemenceau 25 of the French Navy so that it can protect the interests of the country in the Indian Pacific region. Apart from this, he could contribute to European campaigns in this area.
French Navy said this
Deployed in the Indian Ocean as part of Mission CLEMENCEAU 25, the French carrier strike group (CSG), comprising the aircraft carrier FNS Charles De Gaulle, its embarked air fleet and its escort vessels (frigates and supply ships), will be making stopovers at Goa and Kochi from… pic.twitter.com/nJO6W8N3CO
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The French Navy said, “The carrier strike group is carrying out joint military exercises with its regional partners and allies, especially India. During this exercise, each other’s soldiers will be practiced on the aircraft carriers of both the countries. Apart from this, during this period, there will also be practice to deal with threats from surface, air and submarine.
The Navy said, “After India, the crew of the French aircraft carrier will leave for Indonesia and from there it will depart for Japan via the South China Sea. Let us tell you that in this entire area, the Chinese Navy is showing its arrogance and is showing its eyes to the surrounding countries. In one of its statements, France has described India as its closest strategic partner since 1998.