Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Wednesday took over as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff, filling a key role earlier held by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi who assumed charge as the country’s navy chief on Tuesday. Upon taking 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.
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Wednesday took over as the Indian Navy’s vice chief, filling a key role earlier held by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi who assumed charge as the country’s navy chief on Tuesday.
Commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987, Admiral Swaminathan specializes in Communication and Electronic Warfare. He is a graduate of the National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla, the Joint Services Command and Staff College, Shrivenham, United Kingdom, the College of Naval Warfare, Karanja, and the United States Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, according to a press statement.
Admiral Swaminathan, a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM), has held numerous significant operational, staff, and training roles throughout his career. He commanded missile vessels INS Vidyut and Vinash, the missile corvette INS Kulish, the guided missile destroyer INS Mysore, and the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.
Upon promotion to flag rank, he served as Chief Staff Officer (Training) at the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. He played a pivotal role in overseeing all training activities within the Navy and was instrumental in establishing the Indian Navy Safety Team, responsible for operational safety across all domains.
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