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Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan appointed new Chief of Naval Staff as Tripathi retires May 31
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Published on 9 May 2026
His career was built on communication and electronic warfare
The Ministry of Defence has appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the next Chief of the Naval Staff. He takes over as Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi’s tenure ends with retirement on May 31. Swaminathan, commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1987, is noted for specialization in Communication and Electronic Warfare, a key focus for modern maritime strategy.
- Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan named Chief of Naval Staff
- Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi to retire on May 31
- Swaminathan specialized in Communication and Electronic Warfare
- He previously assumed charge of the Western Naval Command
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