Chief of Naval Staff

May 9, 2026 9:24 AM

Government appoints Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as next Chief of Naval Staff

The Government on Saturday appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the next Chief of the Naval Staff. He will succeed Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who is scheduled to retire on May 31, 2026. Vice Admiral Swaminathan, currently Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, will take over as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff and the 34th to lead the Indian Navy since Independence. A highly decorated officer with over 38 years of service, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan ...

January 19, 2026 6:43 PM

Chief of Naval Staff visits NCC cadets at Republic Day Camp 2026

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at Delhi Cantonment on Monday, where he interacted with cadets and lauded their discipline, commitment and service to the nation. On his arrival, Admiral Tripathi was accorded a Guard of Honour by NCC cadets drawn from the Army, Navy and Air Force wings. Addressing the gathering, the Naval Chief recalled his own days as an NCC cadet and congratulated the participants on bein...

October 27, 2025 10:24 PM

Indian Navy to commission survey vessel ‘Ikshak’ on November 6

The Indian Navy is set to commission ‘Ikshak’, the third Survey Vessel (Large) (SVL), at Naval Base Kochi on November 6, in a ceremony to be presided over by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff. The commissioning marks another significant milestone in India’s pursuit of maritime self-reliance and technological advancement. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., Kolkata, under the supervision of the Directorate of Ship Production and the Warship Ov...

December 19, 2024 4:56 PM

Indian Navy Chief fosters camaraderie between India-Indonesia during reception onboard INS Mysore

Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy, hosted a deck reception aboard the indigenous guided missile destroyer, INS Mysore, in Jakarta on Wednesday, marking a significant event during his four-day official visit to Indonesia. The reception aimed to foster cultural exchange and strengthen the bond between India and Indonesia. The event, which was attended by high-ranking officials including Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, senior mil...

October 22, 2024 8:20 PM

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi strengthens defence ties with UAE during official visit

Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy, is currently on his first official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 21 to 24, 2024, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance maritime cooperation between the two countries. During his visit, Adm. Tripathi met with Matar Salem Ali Al Dhaheri, Under Secretary of the UAE Ministry of Defence, where they discussed key issues related to defence ties, maritime security in the region, capacity building, increa...

April 18, 2024 5:00 PM

India’s scientists transformed its space sector amid challenges, says Admiral Hari Kumar

The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, said on Thursday that India's scientists have excelled in the country's space sector despite challenges and denial of technology. Addressing the Indian Defspace Symposium 2024 in New Delhi, Admiral Kumar said that India's space sector is advancing at a rapid pace. He highlighted the recent government initiatives to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector. "With Elon Musk's impending visit and the government of India's announcement of ...