- In a significant administrative reshuffle within the Indian Navy, Vice Admiral Manish Chadha, AVSM, VSM, assumed the office of Director General Naval Operations (DGNO) on August 3, 2026.
- This position entails some of the Navy's most critical operational responsibilities, encompassing the oversight of maritime security, combat mission planning, fleet deployment, and strategic operations.
- A specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare, Vice Admiral Chadha brings over 35 years of experience in the Indian Navy.
- He was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1991, after graduating from the 78th course at the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla.
- Throughout his distinguished military career, he has commanded several key warships and units.
- These include the Coast Guard Ship CGS-05, INS Veer, INS Kirpan, and the guided-missile destroyer INS Mysore.
- Additionally, he served as the Naval Attaché at the Indian Embassy in Moscow, Russia.
- He has also held significant responsibilities as the Flag Officer Commanding of the Maharashtra Naval Area and the Gujarat, Daman & Diu Naval Area.
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