Vice Admiral AN Pramod assumes charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff

Vice Admiral AN Pramod, AVSM, YSM, assumed charge as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff on August 1. In a distinguished career spanning over 36 years, the Flag Officer has held a wide range of command, operational, instructional, and staff appointments, both afloat and ashore. On elevation to the rank of Vice Admiral, he served as the Director General Naval Operations from 13 December 2023 to 31 July 2026. In recognition of his distinguished service and operational leadership, the Flag Officer was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2024 and the Yudh Seva Medal in 2025. He succeeds Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, who superannuated from service on 31 Jul 2026 after more than 38 years of distinguished service.