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Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes charge as Indian Navy Chief, vows to boost combat readiness

Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes charge as Indian Navy Chief, vows to boost combat readiness

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan reaffirmed his commitment on Sunday to ensure that the Indian Navy maintains the highest level of operational readiness and combat effectiveness for protecting the nation’s security and economic interests.  He also emphasised the importance of ‘JAI’ – Jointness, Atmanirbharata (self-reliance), and Indigenisation, reported IANS. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar Assumes Office as Indian Navy’s 48th Vice Chief of Naval Staff

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar Assumes Office as Indian Navy’s 48th Vice Chief of Naval Staff

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on Friday. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid solemn homage to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation by laying a floral wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi. Outgoing Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan also laid a wreath at the National War Memorial. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan to succeed Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi as Navy Chief

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan to succeed Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi as Navy Chief

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will be the next Chief of the Naval Staff. He will succeed Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who will be retiring from service on May 31. Vice Admiral Swaminathan is currently serving as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. The government has appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the Chief of the Naval Staff, the Defence Ministry said. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on four-day Myanmar visit to boost maritime cooperation

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on four-day Myanmar visit to boost maritime cooperation

Chief of the Indian Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has begun a four-day official visit to Myanmar, scheduled from May 2 to May 5, 2026. The visit underscores India’s continued focus on strengthening defence and maritime cooperation with Myanmar as part of broader regional security engagement in the Indian Ocean Region. High-level discussions to review defence cooperation During the visit, Admiral Tripathi is set to hold bilateral discussions with senior leadership of the Myanmar Armed Forces. This includes General Ye Win Oo, Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar Armed Forces, Defence Minister General U Htun Aung and Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Navy. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Navy was minutes away from striking Pakistan from sea during Operation Sindoor: Admiral Tripathi

Navy was minutes away from striking Pakistan from sea during Operation Sindoor: Admiral Tripathi

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi. File| Photo: Defence PRO via PTI Photo The Indian Navy was minutes away from striking Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor, when Islamabad requested stoppage of kinetic actions, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi said on Wednesday (April 1, 2026). The Navy Chief was speaking at the naval investiture ceremony here, where he awarded Yudh Seva Medals to two top naval officers for their distinguished service during Operation Sindoor conducted last year after the Pahalgam terror attack. Operation Sindoor demonstrated exemplary readiness and resolve of the Indian Navy, as its units undertook swift deployment and maintained a highly aggressive posture throughout the period, he said. “It is not a hidden fact anymore that we were just minutes away from striking Pakistan from the sea, when they requested stoppage of kinetic actions,” Admiral Tripathi said on the Navy’s role in the operation. Through swift and resolute actions during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Navy reinforced the nation’s confidence and trust in its capabilities, he added. “Besides Operation …

‘Operation Sindoor Still Ongoing, Not Over’: Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi | India News

‘Operation Sindoor Still Ongoing, Not Over’: Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi | India News

Last Updated:November 30, 2025, 19:17 IST Admiral Tripathi noted that the operation showcased the Navy’s constant state of readiness Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. (PTI file photo) The Indian Navy’s Operation Sindoor, launched in May following the Pahalgam terror attack in April, is “still ongoing” and remains highly sensitive, said Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Sunday. Speaking at the Admiral JG Nadkarni Memorial Lecture in Pune, Admiral Tripathi said, “Operation Sindoor is still ongoing; it is not over. Anything pertaining to operation is best avoided. The air defence between the three services is integrated, and it was done during Operation Sindoor as well. The navy is fully on board.” #WATCH | Pune, Maharashtra: On Operation Sindoor, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi says, “Operation Sindoor is still ongoing; it is not over. Anything pertaining to operation is best avoided. The air defence between the three services is integrated, and it was done… pic.twitter.com/stm6muTIvw— ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2025 Admiral Tripathi noted that the operation showcased the Navy’s constant …

Operation Sindoor Showed Navy’s Constant Combat Readiness: Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi | India News

Operation Sindoor Showed Navy’s Constant Combat Readiness: Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi | India News

Last Updated:November 30, 2025, 16:43 IST He was delivering the Admiral JG Nadkarni Memorial Lecture, on the topic ‘Indian Navy – Navigating Amidst Ongoing Flux of Geopolitics, Technology & Tactics’. Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor demonstrated the Indian Navy’s constant readiness, with swift deployment, weapon firings and aggressive manoeuvring after the Pahalgam attack, keeping Pakistan’s fleet within its harbours. “When the global seas are rough, the world looks for a steady lighthouse. India can play that role, and the Indian Navy’s actions at sea embody this responsibility,” Admiral Tripathi said. He was delivering the Admiral JG Nadkarni Memorial Lecture, on the topic ‘Indian Navy – Navigating Amidst Ongoing Flux of Geopolitics, Technology & Tactics’, organised by Navy Foundation Pune Chapter. “The Indian Navy is known for its combat readiness and we always prepare for battle, even if it was far and few in between. But what has changed now? Today, conflicts are happening without notice, heralding a constant readiness paradigm to our …

Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla assumes charge as Eastern Naval Command chief

Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla assumes charge as Eastern Naval Command chief

Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla on Friday assumed charge as the new Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Navy`s Eastern Naval Command here, as reported by news agency PTI.  Sanjay Bhalla succeeded Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, who superannuated earlier on Thursday. While addressing the investiture of the new flag officer of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command, the release stated, “Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, at an impressive ceremonial parade held at Visakhapatnam on October 31, upon the superannuation of Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar,” as cited by news agency PTI.  Soon after taking charge, Naval Chief Bhalla inspected the ceremonial guard and reviewed the platoons of naval and DSC personnel representing various ships and establishments of the command. The official release further stated that, “The ceremony was attended by all flag officers and commanding officers of ships, submarines, and establishments,” as cited by news agency PTI. Sanjay Bhalla was commissioned into the Indian Navy on January 1, 1989, and in a career spanning 36 years, he has …

Operation Sindoor: Indian navy was on high alert, Karachi considered as target, says Vice Admiral AN Pramod

Operation Sindoor: Indian navy was on high alert, Karachi considered as target, says Vice Admiral AN Pramod

Vice Admiral AN Pramod outlined the Indian Navy’s decisive role in Operation Sindoor, revealing Karachi was considered a target while highlighting the Navy’s continued readiness to respond to any further provocations from Pakistan. New Delhi: In a significant tri-service press briefing on Sunday, the Indian Navy outlined its vital role in Operation Sindoor, following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, that claimed 26 innocent lives. Vice Admiral AN Pramod detailed the Navy’s rapid response, including the deployment of its Carrier Battle Group, submarines, surface forces, and aviation assets within hours of the attack. “In the aftermath of the cowardly attacks on innocent tourists, the Indian Navy deployed with full combat readiness as part of the joint operational plan of the Indian Defence Forces,” said Vice Admiral Pramod. He revealed that within 96 hours, the Navy had conducted multiple weapon firings in the Arabian Sea to test and refine tactics, ensuring that their crew, armament, and platforms were ready to strike with precision. The Navy maintained a forward-deployed posture …

Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi meets PM Modi | Latest News India

Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi meets PM Modi | Latest News India

May 03, 2025 10:52 PM IST National security advisor Ajit Doval was also present at the meeting. Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence. Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence.(ANI) The meeting took place days after PM Modi chaired a meeting, which was attended by defence minister Rajnath Singh, chief of defence staff Gen Anil Chauhan and three service chiefs. National security advisor Ajit Doval was also present at the meeting. A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was held a day after the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, in which 26 people were killed. The government has affirmed India’s national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism. It has said that the terrorists responsible for the attack and the conspirators behind it will face severe punishment. The government has given armed forces complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of India’s …