Karambir Singh

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.

[9] On 23 March 2019, the Government of India named him the Chief of Naval Staff, superseding Vice Admiral Bimal Verma.

[10][11] He superannuated on 30 November 2021, and was succeeded as Chief of Naval Staff by Vice Admiral R. Hari Kumar.

He was conferred the order in recognition of his contributions to strengthening the relationship between Japan and India on national defense.

CDS General Bipin Rawat with COAS General Manoj Mukund Naravane , CNS Admiral Karambir Singh and CAS Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria after the ceremonial Guard of Honour, in New Delhi on January 1, 2020
Admiral Sunil Lanba the Chief of the Naval Staff being received by Vice Adm. Karambir Singh FOC-in-Chief ENC
Indian Navy Vice Admiral Karambir Singh visits INS Sahyadri off the coast of Hawaii