The Government of India has appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, as the next Chief of the Naval Staff with effect from the afternoon of April 30, 2024. He will succeed the present Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, who retires from service on the same day.
Born on May 15, 1964, Vice Admiral Tripathi was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on July 01, 1985. A Communication and Electronic Warfare specialist, he has had a distinguished career spanning nearly 39 years. Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, he served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
Vice Admiral Tripathi has commanded several Indian Naval Ships, including Vinash, Kirch, and Trishul. He has held various crucial operational and staff appointments, such as Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet, Director of Naval Operations, Principal Director, Network Centric Operations, and Principal Director, Naval Plans at New Delhi.
As a Rear Admiral, he served as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy and Plans) and the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. In the rank of Vice Admiral, he has served as Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Director General of Naval Operations, Chief of Personnel, and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
An alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa, and National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Vice Admiral Tripathi has undergone courses at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Naval Higher Command Course, Karanja, and Naval Command College at the United States Naval War College, USA.
With his extensive experience, strategic vision, and proven leadership abilities, Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi is poised to lead the Indian Navy towards continued excellence and preparedness in safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests.
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