Appointments
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March 1, 2025
Dr Mayank Sharma takes charge as Controller General of Defence AccountsDr Mayank Sharma assumed the office of Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on March 1, 2025. He is a 1989-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) and has had a distinguished career in the government spanning more than three decades.
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January 30, 2025
Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Assumes Charge as the Controller Warship Production and AcquisitionVice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, assumed charge as the Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition on January 30, 2025 from Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar.
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November 1, 2024
Rajesh Kumar Singh assumes the office of Defence SecretaryRajesh Kumar Singh took over as Defence Secretary at South Block in New Delhi on November 1, 2024. He is a 1989-batch IAS officer from Kerala cadre, who had assumed the charge of the Officer on Special Duty (Defence Secretary-designate) on August 20, 2024.
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October 15, 2024
DG Paramesh Sivamani takes over as 26th Director General of Indian Coast GuardDG Paramesh Sivamani took over as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The Flag Officer, during his illustrious career spanning over three and a half decades, has served in various capacities in ashore and afloat appointments.
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October 14, 2024
Surgeon Vice Admiral Kavita Sahai, assumes charge as Director General Medical Services (Navy)Surgeon Vice Admiral Kavita Sahai, SM, VSM assumes charge as Director General Medical Services (Navy) on October 14, 2024. The Flag Officer was commissioned in the Army Medical Corps on December 30, 1986.
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October 1, 2024
Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin becomes first woman to take over as DG, Armed Forces Medical ServicesSurgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, on October 1, 2024, became the first woman officer to take over as the Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). The DGAFMS is directly responsible to the Ministry of Defence for overall medical policy matters which relate to the Armed Forces.
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September 3, 2024
Vice Admiral Vineet Mccarty, assumes Charge as Controller Personnel ServicesVice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM assumed charge as the Controller Personnel Services (CPS) on September 3, 2024. The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1989 and is a graduate of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and National Defence College, New Delhi.
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August 31, 2024
Dr D.K. Sunil Takes Over as CMD (Additional Charge) of HALDr D.K. Sunil, Director (Engineering, Research and Development) has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director (Additional Charge) of HAL from C.B. Ananthakrishnan, effective from September 1, 2024.
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August 29, 2024
Vice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, takes over as the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy, EzhimalaVice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, NM took over as Commandant, Indian Naval Academy on August 29, 2024. He succeeds Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty.
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August 28, 2024
Vice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar takes over as Director General Project SeabirdVice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar NM, assumed duties of the Director General Project Seabird, with a charter to oversee largest defence infrastructure project currently progressing at the Karwar Naval Base, from Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, on August 28, 2024.
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August 8, 2024
Surgeon Vice Admiral Anupam Kapur assumes charge as Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces)Surgeon Vice Admiral Anupam Kapur today assumed the charge of Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces) at the office of the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services.
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June 21, 2024
Rear Admiral Nelson D'Souza takes over as Commandant, Military Institute of Technology, PuneRear Admiral Nelson D'Souza has taken over as Commandant of Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune from Air Vice Marshal Vivek Blouria.
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June 13, 2024
Rajnath Singh assumes charge as Defence Minister for the second consecutive termRajnath Singh assumed charge as the Defence Minister for the second consecutive term on June 13, 2024.
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June 11, 2024
Sanjay Seth takes over as Minister of State for DefenceSanjay Seth assumed charge of the office of Minister of State, Ministry of Defence on June 11, 2024. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and other senior officials of Ministry of Defence received Sanjay Seth and accompanied him into his South Block office.
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June 10, 2024
Rajnath Singh to be the Defence Minister for the second consecutive termSanjay Seth is the new Minister of State for Defence
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May 25, 2024
Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh takes over as Commandant, National Defence AcademyVice Admiral Gurcharan Singh assumed the appointment of Commandant, National Defence Academy on May 25, 2024 from Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (Khadakwasla), he was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990.
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May 10, 2024
Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Assumes Charge as the Chief of Personnel of Indian NavyVice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, AVSM, NM assumes charge as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy, on May 10, 2024. He was commissioned in the Indian Navy on January 1, 1989.
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May 1, 2024
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on May 1, 2024. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid homage to Bravehearts that made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation by placing a floral wreath at the National War Memorial.
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April 30, 2024
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi assumes Command of the Indian Navy as 26th Chief of the Naval StaffAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi assumed command of the Indian Navy on April 30, 2024 as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff. He succeeds Admiral R. Hari Kumar who retires upon superannuation, after an illustrious career in the Indian Navy.
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April 19, 2024
Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi appointed as the next Chief of the Naval StaffThe Government has appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, presently 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.
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February 15, 2024
Nikhil Joshi to Lead Boeing Defence IndiaBoeing has announced the appointment of Nikhil Joshi as Managing Director of Boeing Defence India (BDI), in a move to strengthen the company's operations and accelerated growth strategy for India.
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February 1, 2024
Vice Admiral Lochan Singh Pathania assumes charge as Chief Hydrographer to the Government of IndiaVice Admiral Lochan Singh Pathania assumed charge as the Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India on February 1, 2024.
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January 16, 2024
Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, assumes charge as Controller Personnel ServicesVice Admiral Gurcharan Singh assumed charge as the Controller Personnel Services (CPS) on January 15, 2024.
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January 15, 2024
Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty takes over as the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy, EzhimalaVice Admiral Vineet McCarty took over as Commandant, Indian Naval Academy, on January 15, 2024. The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1989 and is a graduate of Defence Service Staff College, Wellington (2005) and National Defence College, New Delhi (2017).
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January 15, 2024
Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod assumes charge as Director General Naval OperationsVice Admiral A.N. Pramod assumed charge as the Director General Naval Operations (DGNO) on January 15, 2024. An alumnus of the 38th Integrated Cadet Course, Naval Academy, Goa, he was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990.
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January 4, 2024
Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, takes over as Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi took over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on January 4, 2024.
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January 3, 2024
Vice Admiral Sanjay J. Singh takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Sanjay J. Singh took over as the Flag Officer Commanding–in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Western Naval Command (WNC) on January 3, 2024 from Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at INS Shikra.
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January 1, 2024
Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, assumes charge as the Controller Warship Production and AcquisitionVice Admiral B. Sivakumar has assumed charge as the Controller Warship Production and Acquisition on January 1, 2024.
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January 1, 2024
Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, Assumes Charge as the Chief of MaterielVice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh has assumed charge as the Chief of Materiel on January 1, 2024. An alumnus of VJTI, University of Mumbai, Vice Admiral Deshmukh was commissioned as an Engineer Officer into the Indian Navy on March 31, 1986.
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December 31, 2023
Vice Admiral V. Srinivas takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, KochiVice Admiral V. Srinivas took over as the 30th Flag Officer Commanding- in-Chief (FOCINC), Southern Naval Command at an impressive ceremonial parade held at Naval Base, Kochi on December 31, 2023.
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December 15, 2023
RTX announces new CEORTX names Christopher T. Calio to succeed Gregory J. Hayes as CEO
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December 1, 2023
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed the appointment of Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (PP&FD) at HQ IDSVice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan took over as DCIDS (PP&FD) on December 1, 2023. Prior to taking up this appointment, he was Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations) since August 5, 2023.
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October 6, 2023
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumes charge as Chief of Personnel Indian NavyVice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Chief of Personnel on October 6, 2023. The Flag Officer was Commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987 and is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare.
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October 1, 2023
Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti assumed charge as Deputy Chief of Naval StaffVice Admiral Tarun Sobti assumed charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff on October 1, 2023. Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1988 and is a Navigation and Direction Specialist.
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August 8, 2023
Commander (Eastern Seaboard) S. Paramesh appointed as Additional Director General Coast GuardCommander (Eastern Seaboard) S. Paramesh has been appointed as Additional Director General Coast Guard at Indian Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi.
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August 1, 2023
Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ENCVice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Eastern Naval Command (ENC) at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at the Naval Base here today, August 1, 2023.
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August 1, 2023
Shantanu Roy takes charge as CMD of BEML LimitedShantanu Roy has assumed charge as the next Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of BEML Limited, a Schedule 'A' company under the Ministry of Defence.
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July 31, 2023
Rear Admiral Deepak Kumar Goswami takes charge as the Admiral Superintendent, Naval Dockyard, MumbaiRear Admiral Deepak Kumar Goswami took charge as the Admiral Superintendent, Naval Dockyard (ASD), Mumbai on July 31, 2023 from Rear Admiral KP Arvindan, AVSM, VSM.
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July 19, 2023
DG Rakesh Pal appointed as 25th Director General of Indian Coast GuardDG Rakesh Pal has been appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). He is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and joined Indian Coast Guard in January 1989.
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July 3, 2023
Vice Admiral Atul Anand takes over as Additional Secretary, DMAVice Admiral Atul Anand took over as Additional Secretary, Department of Military Affairs on July 3, 2023. The post was previously held by Lt General Anil Puri, who superannuated on February 28, 2023.
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May 31, 2023
P. Upadhyay INAS takes over as Director General of Naval ArmamentP. Upadhyay, INAS has taken over as Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at IHQ MoD (Navy) from KSC lyer, who superannuated on May 31, 2023. P. Upadhyay, belongs to 1987 batch of Indian Naval Armament Service.
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April 18, 2023
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumes charge as Controller of Personnel Services Indian NavyVice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Controller of Personnel Services on April 17, 2023. The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987 and is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare.
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April 2, 2023
Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, assumes charge as Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of Naval Staff on April 1, 2023. On assumption VAdm Sanjay Jasjit Singh paid homage to the bravehearts at the National War Memorial and reviewed the Guard of Honour at South Block, New Delhi on April 2, 2023.
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April 1, 2023
Vice Admiral Atul Anand takes over as Director General Naval Operations (DGNO)Vice Admiral Atul Anand assumed charge as the Director General Naval Operations on April 1, 2023. He was commissioned on 01 January 1988 into the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy.
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April 1, 2023
Vice Admiral Suraj Berry assumes charge as Chief of Personnel of Indian NavyVAdm Suraj Berry, assumed charge as Chief of Personnel on April 1, 2023. The Flag Officer was commissioned on January 1, 1987 and is a specialist in Gunnery and Missile Warfare.
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February 28, 2023
Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, took over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Western Naval Command (WNC) from Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at INS Shikra on February 28, 2023.
