Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Outgoing Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him on the operational preparedness of the force and the prevailing security environment in the Indian Ocean Region, officials said on May 30.
Sharing details of the meeting on X, the Indian Navy said Admiral Tripathi provided PM Modi with a comprehensive overview of the force’s readiness and the evolving maritime security landscape.
“Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS, called on Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Prior to handing over command of the Indian Navy on 31 May 26, CNS briefed the Hon’ble Prime Minister on the operational readiness of the Indian Navy and the overall security situation in the Indian Ocean Region, including the impact of emerging challenges and galloping technology in the maritime domain,” it said.
The Navy reiterated its commitment towards safeguarding India’s maritime interests across the region.
“The Indian Navy, as a combat-ready, credible, cohesive and future-ready Atmanirbhar force, remains committed to safeguarding our national maritime interests — anytime, anywhere, anyhow,” the post added.
Following Admiral Tripathi’s retirement, Krishna Swaminathan will take over as the new Chief of the Naval Staff.
Admiral Tripathi took charge as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff on April 30, 2024. Before assuming the top naval position, he served as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff and held several important operational and administrative assignments during his distinguished career. An alumnus of Sainik School Rewa and the National Defence Academy, Admiral Tripathi was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1985. He specialised in Communication and Electronic Warfare and went on to build a career spanning multiple operational and strategic appointments.
