New Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Naval Staff Take Charge

His illustrious career encompasses a wide range of key Command and Staff appointments, including General Officer Commanding, 2 Corps; General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command; and Vice Chief of the Army Staff. Prior to assuming the appointment of CDS, he served as Military Adviser at the National Security Council Secretariat. General Subramani has affirmed his commitment to working in unison with all stakeholders as part of the Whole-of-Nation approach to further strengthen national security.

Simultaneously, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, assumed command as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, who superannuated after 41 years of distinguished service. Commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987, Admiral Swaminathan is a Communication and Electronic Warfare specialist who has served in a wide range of operational, staff, and training appointments during a career spanning nearly four decades.

Prior to taking charge as Chief of the Naval Staff, he served as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the prestigious Western Naval Command. Over the course of his distinguished career, he has held key appointments including Chief Staff Officer (Training), Southern Naval Command; Flag Officer Sea Training; Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command; Controller Personnel Services; Chief of Personnel; and Vice Chief of the Naval Staff at Naval Headquarters.

Outlining his vision for the force, Admiral Swaminathan underscored the Navy's unwavering commitment to operational readiness and combat effectiveness. He reaffirmed that modernisation would remain a key priority, with a sharper focus on inducting niche and emerging technologies to keep the Indian Navy at the forefront of maritime capability.

Together, they represent a formidable combination of Army and Naval leadership at the highest level—resolute in their mission, united in their purpose, and steadfast in their commitment to the nation's security.