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INS Aravali, named after the Aravali Range, is the Indian Navy’s newest naval base. 

• Located in Gurugram, it supports the Navy's Command, Control, Communications, and MDA (Maritime Domain Awareness) framework. 
• Guided by the motto: ‘सामुद्रिकसुरक्षायाः सहयोगं’ (Maritime Security through Collaboration). 
• Will be a hub for collaborative vision of MAHASAGAR. 
• Reinforces India’s role as the Preferred Security Partner in IOR.