Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has assumed charge as 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who retired after 41 years of distinguished service.
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
- Commissioned: 01 July 1987 into the Indian Navy
- Specialisation: Communication and Electronic Warfare
- Service Tenure: Nearly four decades
- Has held diverse operational, staff, and training appointments across his career
Key Sea Commands
- Guided missile vessels: INS Vidyut, INS Vinash
- Guided missile corvette: INS Kulish
- Guided missile destroyer: INS Mysore
- Aircraft carrier: INS Vikramaditya
Awards & Honours
- Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM)
- Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM)
- Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM)
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS)
Role: Professional head and senior-most uniformed officer of the Indian Navy
Rank: Holds the rank of Admiral
Responsible for:
- Command and control of naval forces
- Administration of the Navy
- Operational preparedness
Advisory Role
- Functions under the Ministry of Defence
- Advises the Government on: Maritime security,Force modernisation, Naval strategy
Joint Military Role
- Member of the Chiefs of Staff Committee
- Works alongside the Chiefs of the Army and Air Force for joint military planning