Dinesh Kumar Tripathi

On 18th April 2024, Vice-Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, currently Vice-Chief of Navy, appointed as Chief of Naval Staff effective April 30, succeeding Admiral R. Hari Kumar.

Currently serving as Vice-Chief of the Navy, he will assume office on April 30.
Tripathi commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1985, specializing in Communication and Electronic Warfare.
Previous roles include Flag Officer, Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
He is an alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa, National Defence Academy, and has undergone courses at various defense institutions.
Tripathi's appointment aims to uphold the Navy's leadership and strategic capabilities.