New Chief of Defence Staff and Navy Chief Appointed in India
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani named next CDS, Vice Adm Krishna Swaminathan new navy chief
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The Indian government has appointed Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the new Navy chief. Subramani will assume his role on May 30, 2025, while Swaminathan will take charge on May 31, 2025, succeeding General Anil Chauhan and Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, respectively.
- 01Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff.
- 02Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan named as the new Navy chief.
- 03Subramani will take over on May 30, 2025, and Swaminathan on May 31, 2025.
- 04Subramani has a military career spanning 39 years and previously served as Vice Chief of Army Staff.
- 05Swaminathan is a specialist in communication and electronic warfare with extensive naval experience.
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The Indian government has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (retd) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the new Navy chief. Subramani, who will take over on May 30, 2025, replaces General Anil Chauhan, while Swaminathan will assume his role on May 31, 2025, succeeding Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. Subramani has a distinguished military career, having served as Vice Chief of Army Staff and holding various key positions, including Central Army commander in Lucknow. He is recognized for his deep understanding of operational dynamics along India's western and northern borders. Swaminathan, previously the Navy's Vice Chief, has extensive experience in communication and electronic warfare, having commanded several significant naval vessels and played a crucial role in training and operational safety within the Indian Navy.
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These appointments are crucial as they come at a time when significant military reforms are being implemented in the Indian defense sector, which could affect national security and military strategy.
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