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1. In which country did the Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft land for the first-ever bilateral exercise 'Varuna' with the local Navy?
The Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft made its first-ever European deployment by landing in France for the bilateral exercise 'Varuna' with the French Navy. This significant event marks the aircraft's first operation in Europe, taking place 63 years after the last Indian Naval aircraft, Alizé, operated from the INS Vikrant at Hyères airbase. The 'Varuna' exercise, scheduled from September 2 to 4, 2024, in the Mediterranean Sea, includes advanced tactical manoeuvres, reflecting the deepening defence ties between India and France.