Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar AVSM NM appointed as Commander in Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command

Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar AVSM NM, presently Chief of Staff Western Naval Command, has been appointed as Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command. He will take over today, i.e 1st Oct 2025. A Missile and Gunnery specialist he has the distinction of commanding five warships, including INS Vikramaditya and was the commissioning CO of INS Trikand. In a career spanning over 35 years, he has held a multitude of staff and afloat appointments.