Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Naval Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Krishna Swaminathan
31/05/2026
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan officially assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy on 31 May 2026 in New Delhi, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi who superannuated on the same day. During the ceremony, he expressed gratitude to the nation and outlined his vision for a stronger, modern, and combat-ready Indian Navy.
09/05/2026
The Government of India appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, as the next Chief of Naval Staff on 9 May 2026. He was serving as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command at the time of the appointment and was set to succeed Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Krishna Devanarayan Swaminathan |
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| Known for | Being the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black | ||||
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| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper | ||||
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation from the National Defence Academy, Pune |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Laila Swaminathan | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Expert in Communication and Electronic Warfare | |
| 2. Appointed Aide-de-camp to the Governor of Uttar Pradesh in the early 1990s | |
| 3. Participated in INDRA joint military exercise with Russia |