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  • 14 October, 2025

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INS Aravali

INS Aravali is a major development in India's defense and maritime security strategy.

Key Highlights:

  • Location: The naval base is located in Gurugram, Haryana, strategically chosen to bolster India’s maritime infrastructure.

  • Naming: It is named after the Aravali mountain range, symbolizing endurance and strength.

  • Purpose: The base will play a crucial role in supporting naval information and communication centers critical to India’s maritime security, command and control operations, and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA).

Vision & Motto:

  • Motto: “Maritime Security through Collaboration” emphasizes strengthening cooperation between various naval units, MDA centers, and other stakeholders to ensure a secure maritime environment.

  • The base also aligns with India's vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), underscoring its commitment to regional and global maritime stability.

Symbolism:

  • The emblem of INS Aravali carries deep symbolic meaning:

    • Central Mountain Symbol: Represents the steadfast strength of the Aravali range.

    • Rising Sun: Signifies vigilance, resilience, and the dawn of advanced technological capabilities in communications and domain awareness.

Strategic Role:

  • INS Aravali marks a pivotal step in improving India’s situational awareness and inter-agency coordination. This enhances India’s strategic role as the Preferred Security Partner in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), fostering regional cooperation and stability.


Source: PIB


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