The Indian Navy commissioned its latest shore-based facility, INS Aravali, on September 12, 2025, in Gurugram to significantly strengthen the nation’s maritime security infrastructure. Named after the steadfast Aravali mountain range, this new base enhances the Navy’s information and communication framework, playing a critical role in command, control, and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA). The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, who highlighted INS Aravali’s role as a technological and collaborative hub linking naval units and allied partners, in line with India’s vision of becoming the preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean Region. Coinciding with this, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni on September 11, marking the historic first tri-service all-women circumnavigation expedition. This nine-month global mission involving women officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, symbolizes India’s growing maritime strength, the spirit of Nari Shakti, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat’s defense innovation. Together, these initiatives reflect India’s commitment to bolstering its maritime security and defense capabilities on a global scale.