Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has been appointed as the next Chief of the Naval Staff, taking over from Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who will retire on May 31, 2026. Swaminathan, a decorated officer with strong operational and staff experience, previously served as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. The move signals a key leadership transition for the Indian Navy.
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