Biography of Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 01, 1987. He is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare and has held several key operational, staff, and training appointments in his naval career.
Appointments and Promotions
Vice Admiral Swaminathan has served as the Chief Staff Officer (Training) at Headquarters, Southern Naval Command, Kochi, and played a key role in the conduct of training across the Indian Navy. He was also instrumental in raising the Indian Naval Safety Team that oversees operational safety across all verticals of the Navy.
Educational Qualifications
Vice Admiral Swaminathan’s educational qualifications include a BSc degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; MSc in Telecommunications from Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi; MA in Defence Studies from King’s College, London; MPhil in Strategic Studies from Mumbai University; and PhD in International Studies from Mumbai University.
