New Delhi, March 2 – B.P. Singh, an alumnus of the National Defence College, assumed the role of Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters in New Delhi, an official said on Monday.
Singh, an officer from the 1994 batch of the Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS), took over the position on Sunday, succeeding Divakar Jayant, who retired on February 28 after a distinguished career in service to the nation.
Singh, a mechanical engineer from the Bihar College of Engineering (now National Institute of Technology) in Patna, brings over three decades of extensive and varied experience in the Naval Armament Organisation, according to an official statement.
He has considerable experience in the management of conventional armament and ammunition, as well as guided weapon systems of the Indian Navy.
"His expertise covers procurement, storage, maintenance, safety, logistics management, and life-cycle support of complex weapon systems, significantly enhancing operational readiness," the statement said.
"Prior to his appointment as DGONA, Singh was serving as Chief General Manager of the Naval Armament Depot (NAD) in Mumbai, where he led critical operational, logistics, and infrastructure initiatives," it added.
Singh has held several important positions at key establishments, including NAD Visakhapatnam, NAD Mumbai, and NAD Trombay.
He has also previously served at the Directorate General of Naval Armament at Naval Headquarters in New Delhi, contributing to policy formulation and strategic planning in the armament domain.
"Furthermore, Singh served as Chief General Manager of NAD Aluva, where he further strengthened operational efficiency and depot management practices," the statement said.
B.P. Singh, an alumnus of the prestigious National Defence College (NDC-60), has undergone advanced training in strategic and national security studies, further enhancing his leadership capabilities.
The Naval Armament Organisation (NAO) ensures the operational readiness of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard through specialized management, inspection, and maintenance of arms and ammunition. It focuses on indigenisation and supply chain management for weapons.