In a rapidly evolving maritime landscape fraught with invisible and swift-emerging threats, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi declared that real-time information sharing is the cornerstone of modern deterrence and defense. Speaking at the commissioning of INS Aravali, the Navy’s newest base in Gurugram on Friday, he emphasized that “the threats of tomorrow can only be met by the collaborations we build today.”

Named after the resilient Aravali mountain range, INS Aravali is set to become a pivotal hub for the Navy’s command, control, and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) framework. The base will support critical information and communication centers, including the Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC), established in 2014, and the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), launched in 2018. These facilities have transformed the Gurugram campus, which began modestly in 1949, into a global beacon of maritime intelligence and collaboration.

Admiral Tripathi highlighted the base’s role in fostering a “network-centric and knowledge-driven” Navy, capable of safeguarding India’s expanding maritime interests in trade, energy, and connectivity. “Information is the decisive currency of maritime power,” he said, stressing the need for invention, innovation, and integration to protect India’s vision of Viksit Bharat—a developed nation by 2047. INS Aravali, he noted, provides the administrative and logistical backbone to support these sophisticated operations.

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The base embodies Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s MAHASAGAR vision—Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions—positioning India as a preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean Region. With its motto, Samudrika Surakshayaha Sahayogam (Maritime Security through Collaboration), INS Aravali will link naval platforms, allied nations, and regional partners to create a cohesive maritime security network.

The commissioning comes at a time when maritime threats, from piracy to geopolitical rivalries, demand seamless coordination. The IFC-IOR, hosted at the base, facilitates real-time data sharing with regional allies, enhancing safety and security across the Indian Ocean. “Just as the Aravali hills have stood steadfast for ages, INS Aravali will guard our seas and strengthen partnerships,” Tripathi said, underscoring its role in enabling the Navy to protect national interests “anytime, anywhere, anyhow.”

The establishment of INS Aravali marks a significant leap in India’s naval evolution, reinforcing its commitment to a secure and collaborative maritime future. As global maritime challenges grow, the base stands as a testament to India’s resolve to lead with innovation and unity, ensuring the nation’s strategic interests remain protected in an increasingly complex world.

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