Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM assumes charge as Vice Chief of Naval Staff

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM assumes charge as Vice Chief of Naval Staff

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: May 03 2024

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  • Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM assumes charge as Vice Chief of Naval Staff on 01 May 2024. 
  • On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid homage to Bravehearts that made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation by placing a floral wreath at the National War Memorial.
  • He has a distinguished career spanning over three decades in the Indian Navy, having been commissioned in 1987.
  • Vice Admiral Swaminathan specializes in Communication and Electronic Warfare, with extensive training from prestigious institutions including the National Defence Academy and the United States Naval War College.
  • Throughout his career, he has held various operational, staff, and training appointments, commanding key vessels such as INS Vidyut, INS Vinash, INS Kulish, INS Mysore, and aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.
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