Karambir Singh
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For the politician, see Karambir Singh Ghuman.
Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC (born 3 November 1959), is a former flag officer of Indian Navy, who served as the 24th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS). The "Grey Eagle" (senior-most serving naval aviator)[3] of the Navy, he replaced Admiral Sunil Lanba as the CNS after his retirement on 31 May 2019.[4][5] Prior to his ascension, Admiral Singh served as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
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Karambir Singh | |
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24th Chief of the Naval Staff | |
In office 31 May 2019 ā 30 November 2021[1] | |
President | Ram Nath Kovind |
Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
Preceded by | Sunil Lanba |
Succeeded by | R. Hari Kumar |
33rd Vice Chief of the Naval Staff | |
In office 31 May 2016 ā 30 October 2017 | |
President | Ram Nath Kovind |
Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
Preceded by | Parasurama Naidu Murugesan |
Succeeded by | Ajit Kumar P |
Personal details | |
Born | (1959-11-03) 3 November 1959 (age 64)[2] Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
Alma mater | National Defence Academy (BTech) Defence Services Staff College (MSc) |
Awards | |
Nickname | "KB" |
Military service | |
Allegiance | India |
Branch/service | Indian Navy |
Years of service | June 1980 - November 2021 |
Rank | Admiral |
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Service number | 02151-N |
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