New Delhi, Jun1 (UNI) Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh on Tuesday assumed charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff after relieving Vice Admiral MS Pawar who superannuated on May 31.
“Vice Admiral Singh was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1983 and specialized in Aviation and is a ‘Qualified Flying Instructor’ with Master Green instrument rating. He has flown HT-2, Kiran HJT 16, TS 11 Iskra, Hunter, Harrier Gr 3, Jet Provost, Chetak, Gazelle, Hawk and Mig 29 KUB aircraft during his illustrious career”, the Navy spokesperson said.
During his illustrious naval career, he has held various challenging Staff, Command and Diplomatic assignments and has had wide ranging experience onboard diverse platforms. He has commanded various frontline ships and Naval Air Squadrons including INS Himgiri, INS Ranvijay, INS Ranvir, INAS 551B, INAS 300 as well as the premier Air Base INS Hansa.