Current Context: The Indian Navy has recently commissioned a new naval base named INS Aravali at Gurugram, Haryana to strengthen its information and communication infrastructure.

ABOUT INS ARAVALI

• Location: Gurugram, Haryana
• Named after: Aravali mountain range
• Motto: “Maritime Security through Collaboration”

Key Features:

• Supports naval information and communication centres
• Enhances Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)
• Strengthens command and control operations
• Promotes cooperation with other naval units and allied stakeholders
• Part of India’s MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions)
• Symbolism:
  • Crest shows central mountain (strength) and rising sun (vigilance and innovation)
• Strengthens India’s role as the Preferred Security Partner in the Indian Ocean Region