Throughout his naval career, he has occupied a number of important operational, staff, and training positions, including command of missile warships. On May 1, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan took over as Vice Chief of Staff. He laid a flower wreath at the National War Memorial as a symbol of his respect for the brave men and women who gave their lives for their country. He was NHQ’s Chief of Personnel before taking on his present role as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, the Chief of Naval Staff, is currently succeeded by him. During his naval career, the admiral held a number of important positions and was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal as well as the Vishisht Seva Medal. During his navy career, he has held important operational, staff, and training positions such as the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, the guided missile destroyer INS Mysore, the missile corvette INS Kulish, and the command of the missile vessels INS Vidyut and INS Vinash. https://today-news.co.in/2024/05/02/vice-admiral-swaminathan-takes-charge-as-vice-chief-of-navy/