Indian Navy Bases Revealed: A Comprehensive Overview of India's Maritime Defense Infrastructure

<p>India’s 7,516-kilometer coastline is safeguarded by one of Asia’s most advanced naval defense networks. This independent research paper provides a detailed overview of Indian Navy bases, explaining their command structure, strategic roles, and modernization initiatives. It examines the Western, Eastern, and Southern Naval Commands, along with key coastal installations such as INS Shikra (Mumbai), INS Satavahana (Visakhapatnam), and INS Venduruthy (Kochi).</p> <p>The paper highlights India’s island defense capabilities through the Andaman & Nicobar Command, the commissioning of INS Jatayu in Lakshadweep, and the ongoing Great Nicobar base development near the Malacca Straits. It also explores India’s emphasis on maritime security, defense self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, and its growing influence across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).</p> <p>Drawing from verified Indian defense and media sources, this work serves as an informative resource for defense enthusiasts, researchers, and students interested in India’s maritime power projection and naval infrastructure.</p> <p><em>Published under DOI: <a target="_new" rel="noopener">10.5281/zenodo.17590255</a> | Independent Research Publication (via Zenodo) | Licensed under CC BY 4.0.</em></p>