New officer takes charge of 6 Karnataka Naval Unit NCC in Udupi

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, June 28, 2025: Commander Aswin M. Rao took over as the new Commanding Officer of the 6 Karnataka Naval Unit NCC, Udupi, on Thursday, June 26. Cdr. Rao succeeded Lt. Commander M.A. Multani.

Cdr. Rao, a native of Karkala in Udupi district, has been in Indian Navy for over 20 years. Commissioned as Air Electrical Officer in early 2000s, he has served in establishments namely INS Valsura, INS Sharada, NIAT Kochi, CEMILAC Bengaluru. He was involved in trails of helicopters namely ALH Mk1, ALH Mk III and Chetak. He received Chief of Naval Staff commendation while serving at NIAT, Kochi. Rao is an alumnus of NMAMIT, Nitte, and IIT Kanpur, an official release said.