Who recently assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Western Naval Command on 30 May 2026?

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The correct answer is Option A: Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Western Naval Command on 30 May 2026, succeeding Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan. Prior to this appointment, he served as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff and was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 1 January 1988. The Western Naval Command, headquartered in Mumbai, is one of the three operational commands of the Indian Navy. The command is responsible for naval operations along India’s western seaboard and the Arabian Sea. Vice Admiral Vatsayan is a specialist in Gunnery and Missile Systems and has commanded INS Vibhuti, INS Nashak, INS Kuthar, and INS Sahyadri. He has held key appointments including Commander of the Eastern Fleet and Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy and Plans). He is a recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), and Nao Sena Medal (NM) for distinguished service.

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Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi

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Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan

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Who recently assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Western Naval Command on 30 May 2026?

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