Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who is a communication and electronic warfare specialist, on April 30, assumed charge as the 26th Navy chief after incumbent R Hari Kumar retired from service. (PTI Photo)
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An alumnus of the Sainik School Rewa, Admiral Tripathi was serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff before taking the reins of the force. (PTI Photo)
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Born on May 15, 1964, Admiral Tripathi was commissioned into the executive branch of the Indian Navy on July 1, 1985. (PTI Photo)
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A communication and electronic warfare specialist, he has had a long and distinguished service spanning nearly 39 years. (PTI Photo)
Prior to taking over as Vice Chief of Navy, he had served as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. (PTI Photo)
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Admiral Tripathi has commanded Indian Naval Ships Vinash, Kirch, and Trishul. (PTI Photo)
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Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has commanded Indian Naval Ships Vinash, Kirch, and Trishul. (PTI Photo)
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Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has also held various important operational and staff appointments, including fleet operations officer of the Western Fleet, director of naval operations, principal director, network-centric operations, and principal director, naval plans. (PTI Photo)
An alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Admiral Tripathi has undergone courses at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Naval Higher Command Course, Karanja and Naval Command College in the United States. Admiral Hari Kumar retired following superannuation after a career spanning four decades. (PTI Photo)
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Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi is a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Nau Sena Medal (NM). As Rear Admiral, he served as flag officer commanding the eastern fleet. He also served as Commandant of the prestigious Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. (PTI Photo)
