Former Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh (Retd) has been honored by the Government of Japan. The Government of Japan has awarded him 'The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star'. Former Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh (Retd) has been given this honor for his contribution in strengthening the ties between India and Japan for the defense of the nation.

Please tell that Admiral Karambir Singh has also been the Chief of the Navy. He had succeeded Admiral Sunil Lanba as the Navy Chief. Admiral Karambir Singh has also been awarded Ati Vishisht Seva Medal by the President for his excellent services. He is the first helicopter pilot to be made the Chief of the Naval Staff.

Admiral Singh was born on 3 November 1959 in Jalandhar. He had joined the Indian Navy in the year 1980. He got a chance to become a helicopter pilot in 1982. Vice Admiral Karambir Singh has flown the Kamov-25 and Kamov-28 anti-submarine helicopters.

Admiral Karambir Singh is a graduate of Defense Services Staff College, Wellington and College of Naval Warfare, Mumbai. He is an alumnus of National Defense Academy, Khadakwasla. He has commanded the Indian Coast Guard Ship. He has also been the Officer of Fleet Operations in the Western Fleet.

After taking over the command of the Chief of the Naval Staff in May 2019, he remained the Navy Chief till November 2021. Prior to that he has also been the Commanding Officer in Maharashtra and Gujarat. He has experience of commanding INS Vijaydurg, INS Rana, INS Delhi.