Devendra Kumar Joshi Takes Over as New Navy Chief


New Delhi, Aug 31 (PTI): Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi, an anti-submarine warfare specialist, today took over as the new Navy Chief. 58-year-old Joshi succeeds Admiral Nirmal Verma who retires today. Joshi, who was the Western Naval Commander, has taken over the force at a time when it is set to operate two aircraft carriers and induct a large number of warships, long- range surveillance aircraft and submarines. He will have a three-year tenure.

He has commanded the tri-services Andaman and Nicobar Island Command and also headed the Integrated Defence Staff Headquarters here. He also commanded the Vizag-based Eastern Fleet.

Commissioned in 1974, Joshi has commanded aircraft carrier INS Viraat, guided-missile destroyer Ranvir and corvette INS Kuthar.

A graduate of the Naval War College, USA, he is an alumnus of the College of Naval Warfare, Mumbai and National Defence College here. 

  

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  • rakesh, ukd

    Sat, Sep 01 2012

    its a wonderful nd joyful moment. my all d best wishes with him. he will take navy in to a brightest future ahead. best of luck and congrates.

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