France’s Naval Power: Charles De Gaulle CSG Visits India

The nuclear-powered French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, along with its carrier strike group, is set to visit Goa and Kochi this coming Saturday, highlighting the burgeoning strategic alliance between India and France. This visit emphasizes both nations' efforts to collaborate on maritime security.

The strike group, encompassing the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, a fleet of destroyers, frigates, and support vessels, is currently engaged in joint training with regional partners, including India. This exercise aims to boost inter-operability between the naval forces of both nations.

India, deemed France's leading strategic partner since 1998, is not only a crucial stopover on this mission but also hosts several French naval operations. These exercises are part of broader efforts to improve maritime safety, combat illegal maritime activities, and uphold freedom of navigation across the Indian Ocean.