Specialisation: Communication and electronic warfare
Previous rank held: Vice Chief of Naval Staff
Major commands: INS Vidyut, INS Vinash, INS Kulish, INS Mysore, INS Vikramaditya
Training role: Chief Staff Officer (Training), Southern Naval Command, Kochi
Safety contribution: Helped set up Indian Naval Safety Team
Education: NDA, Joint Services Command and Staff College (UK), College of Naval Warfare, US Naval War College
Significance: Appointment during India’s focus on maritime security, Indo-Pacific, and indigenous defence production
Month: Current Affairs - May 09, 2026
Category: Defence, Security