Admiral Lanba Takes Over As New Indian Navy Chief

Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba has taken over as Indian Navy Chief on Tuesday, as Admiral RK Dhowan superannuated from service.

“I am sure under his leadership, the Indian Navy will execute every task,” the ex-chief of the Naval Staff, Dhowan said.

Vice Admiral Lanba complimented the personnel of the command who worked with synergy and teamwork in ensuring that ships, submarines and aircraft are maintained in a high state of combat readiness at all times.

Lanba was commissioned on January 1, 1978 into the Executive Branch of Indian Navy. During his long and distinguished service spanning nearly 38 years, he has served in a variety of command, operational and staff appointments.

Lanba’s Sea Command includes commanding the minesweeper INS Kakinada, frigate INS Himgiri and executive officer of INS Viraat, the aircraft carrier.