Rear Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh takes over as Eastern Fleet Commander

Rear Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh today took over as Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet from Rear Admiral Atul Kumar Jain.

The change of guard took place at an impressive ceremony held on board the flagship INS Jalashwa.

Rear Admiral AB Singh is a specialist in Navigation and Aircraft direction and a graduate of National Defence Academy Khadakvasla and Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. The Admiral also holds a Masters Degree from Cranfield University, UK.

Ajendra Bahadur Singh has commanded Indian Naval Ships Veer (Missile vessel), Vindhyagiri (Frigate), Trishul, (Frigate) and Viraat (Aircraft Carrier).

He has also has held various prestigious staff and operational appointments and was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2011.

Prior to taking over as Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh was serving as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy and Plans) at Naval Headquarters, Delhi.

The Eastern Fleet now comprises 30 ships which include amphibious platform Jalashwa, destroyers, stealth frigates, Anti Submarine Warfare corvette Kamorta, missile corvettes, Landing Ship Tanks, offshore patrol vessels, missile boats and tankers.

Rear Admiral AK Jain will now assume duties of Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command at Kochi.