Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, known for his expertise in communication and electronic warfare, assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.

• He was serving as Chief of Personnel at the naval headquarters in his previous assignment.
• Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who took charge as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff, was serving as the Vice Chief of the force.
• After taking charge as the Vice Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Swaminathan paid homage to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial.