ADMIRAL R HARI KUMAR

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, a communication and electronic warfare specialist, assumed charge as the 26th Navy chief, succeeding R Hari Kumar. His distinguished career includes roles as Vice Chief of Naval Staff and Commandant of Indian Naval Aca...

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi on April 30 took charge as the new Chief of Naval Staff of India. As Admiral R Hari Kumar retires from services on April 30, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has assumed charge. Born on May 15, 1964, Admiral Tripathi was c...

Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff, highlighted India's space achievements at the Indian Defspace Symposium 2024. He emphasized the nation's growing space capabilities, upcoming investments, and successful missions to Mars and the moon. The ...

Notably, the Israeli-linked cargo ship ‘MSC Aries' with 17 Indians on board was seized by the Iranian military near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday amid increasing tensions between Iran and Israel.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar was speaking after presenting gallantry and distinguished service medals during the Naval Investiture ceremony held on behalf of the President of India at INS Hansa naval base in Vasco town of South Goa.

The Navy chief cited the dramatic mid-sea operation undertaken by the Navy along with the IAF that ended a three-month hijacking of a bulk carrier with the deployment of its warship INS Kolkata, long-endurance Sea Guardian drones, P-8I surveillance ...

Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar vows further naval interventions against piracy, emphasizing the need for sustained operations to ensure safety and stability in the oceans. Operation Sankalp, targeting anti-piracy, anti-missile, and anti-dron...

The Indian warship INS Kolkata successfully cornered and coerced all 35 pirates to surrender on March 16, ensuring the safe evacuation of 17 crew members from the pirate vessel without any injury. Following the surrender of 35 Somali sea pirates by ...

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar reviewed the passing-out parade of the third batch of Agniveers at INS Chilika. The parade marked the successful completion of training for approximately 2,600 Agniveers, including women. Admiral Kumar prais...

India has inaugurated a new naval base, "INS Jatayu," on Minicoy Island in the Lakshadweep islands. This base, the second on the island chain, will enhance India's military capacity in the region, being the nearest major military installation to the...

Indian Navy Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar has stated that Houthis are targeting merchant ships belonging to Israel, the US, or the UK in the Red Sea with drones and missiles, causing a "not very good" situation. The Indian Navy is provid...

The Indian Navy has introduced the kurta-pyjama attire into its messes, with the recently permitted ethnic attire making its debut at a Naval Officers' Mess in New Delhi. Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and Vice Chief Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, a...

Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar announced that the BrahMos missile will become the Navy's primary weapon, replacing older systems. He praised BrahMos for its range, capabilities, and lethality, emphasizing its "potent" nature. The missile's i...

Rear Admiral David Proctor, Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy, received a Guard of Honour in Delhi and met with Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Hari Kumar. The two naval leaders exchanged greetings, highlighting the cordial relations between Ind...

The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, expressed the Indian Navy's commitment to achieving self-reliance ("aatmanirbharta") by 2047, emphasizing the need for industry support in manufacturing every ship, submarine, aircraft, and weapon syst...

Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar has announced that the Defence Acquisition Council has approved the purchase of 31 Predator drones from the US, with a contract signing expected in the coming months. The deal, valued at approximately USD 4 billion, w...

Amid growing tensions in the Red Sea, Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on January 18 said that the Indian Navy will protect national interests. Talking to ANI, R Hari Kumar said that the job of the navy is to protect, preserve, promote and pur...

The Indian Navy's post read, "Adm R Hari Kumar #CNS, visited his alma mater, the Juliet Squadron of #NationalDefenceAcademy & joined the celebrations of winning the Champion Chiefs of Staff Banner. An exhilarating moment as #CNS joined the enthusias...

Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar unveils the Drishti 10 Starliner drones manufactured by Adani Defence in Hyderabad. The firm said the drone is an advanced Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform with 36 hours of endurance...