Navy commissions INS Aravali, a new naval base at Gurugram
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Aravali, its latest naval base, at Gurugram on 12 September 2025 in the presence of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, to support its information and communication centres.
Summary
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Aravali, its latest naval base, at Gurugram on 12 September 2025 in the presence of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi. Captain Sachin Kumar Singh is the unit's first Commanding Officer. Named after the Aravali range, INS Aravali will support the Navy's information and communication centres, which are key to its command, control and Maritime Domain Awareness framework. The base's motto is 'Samudrik Surakshayah Sahyogam', or 'Maritime Security through Collaboration'. Admiral Tripathi said the base embodies the MAHASAGAR vision and would strengthen India's role as the preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean Region.
Key facts
- Commissioned
- 12 Sep 2025, Gurugram
- Type
- Naval base supporting information and communication centres
- Named after
- Aravali range
- Motto
- 'Samudrik Surakshayah Sahyogam' (Maritime Security through Collaboration)
- First CO
- Captain Sachin Kumar Singh
- Presence
- CNS Adm Dinesh K. Tripathi
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where was the Indian Navy's new base INS Aravali commissioned on 12 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Gurugram
INS Aravali, the Navy's latest naval base, was commissioned at Gurugram in the presence of the Chief of the Naval Staff.
INS Aravali, commissioned in September 2025, will primarily support which function of the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: A — Information and communication centres for command, control and Maritime Domain Awareness
INS Aravali will support the Navy's information and communication centres, which are key to its command, control and Maritime Domain Awareness framework.
What is the motto of the naval base INS Aravali?
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Correct answer: C — Samudrik Surakshayah Sahyogam
INS Aravali is guided by the motto 'Samudrik Surakshayah Sahyogam', meaning 'Maritime Security through Collaboration'.