Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Assumes Charge as India's 27th Chief of Naval Staff
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes charge as India's 27th Chief of Naval Staff, succeeding retiring Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi.
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan — decorated with the PVSM, AVSM, and VSM — has assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who retired after a distinguished career that included the successful conduct of Operation Sindoor. Prior to his elevation, Admiral Swaminathan commanded the Western Naval Command. His appointment marks a new chapter for the Indian Navy as it navigates complex maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
