Archive · 31 Jul 2025
VAdm Swaminathan Takes Charge of Western Naval Command
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is now in charge of the Western Naval Command.
He took over from Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, who retired.
Swaminathan joined the Navy in 1987 and knows a lot about communication and electronic warfare.
He has been in charge of different ships, including the aircraft carrier Vikramaditya, and has multiple degrees, including a PhD.
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed command as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Western Naval Command (WNC).
He succeeds Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, who retired after 40 years of service.
Swaminathan was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987, and is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare.
He has held key operational, staff, and training appointments, including commanding several vessels and the aircraft carrier Vikramaditya.
Swaminathan holds multiple degrees, including a PhD in International Studies from Mumbai University.
- Who
- Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
- What
- VAdm Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as FOC-in-C, WNC.
- When
- Friday, July 31 (assuming charge)
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- Change of command.
- New FOC-in-C
- VAdm Krishna Swaminathan
- Former FOC-in-C
- Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh
- Specialty
- Communication and Electronic Warfare
- Commissioned
- July 1, 1987
- Awards
- Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal
- Education
- BSc, MSc, MA, MPhil, PhD
Sources
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