INS Aravali in Gurugram is an Indian Navy Strategic Base

September 2025, Gurugram - INS Aravali , a new shore-based setup in Gurugram, was commissioned by the Indian Navy to enhance command-and-control, information warfare, and maritime domain awareness. The base is strategically positioned in the National Capital Region (NCR) to ensure real-time coordination and technological cooperation in the naval and allied networks.

Strategic Location and Role

• INS Aravali is a strategic center on the information and communication backup of the Navy, which is located in Gurugram .
• It incorporates Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) centres with the naval forces and other partner institutions to enhance Indian capability to monitor and uphold maritime interests.
• The base is resilient to operational level command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I) functions.

Commissioning Ceremony

• The ceremony was presided over by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi with a 50-men Guard of Honour and an Sanskrit invocation.

• The unveiling of the commissioning plaque was done by Shashi Tripathi , the President of the Navy Wives Welfare Association.
• The first Commanding Officer of the base was Captain Sachin Kumar Singh .

Symbolism and Vision

• The base is called Aravali after the mountain range and represents caution, perseverance and foresight .

• It has mountains on the crest, and a rising sun, the presence of which signifies strength and technological progress.
• The motto, Maritime Security through Collaboration highlights its importance on partnering.
• In line with the vision of MAHASAGAR of the Prime Minister (Security and Growth for All in the Region).

Operational Significance

• Strengthens India as the Preferred security Partner in Indian Ocean Region.

• Shares information and coordinates operations with allied forces.
• Enhances the maritime security position and stability of the region of India.