Why in News?
Vice Admiral Manish Chadha took over as the Director General Naval Operations on 3 August 2026.
About the Director General Naval Operations
- The Director General Naval Operations is in charge of planning for the Indian Navy.
- The Director General Naval Operations handles things like keeping the sea safe, moving assets around and working with other parts of the navy on big operations.
- The Director General Naval Operations is a deal because it deals with the Indian Navy's security at sea.
- The Director General Naval Operations is also responsible for making sure the Indian Navy works with other parts of the military.






