Ministry of Defence press release · 2 March 2026 · pibtracker filter

SHRI B.P. SINGH, TAKES OVER AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF NAVAL ARMAMENT

PRID2234596 MinistryMinistry of Defence Released2 March 2026 Reading7 min

Posted On: 02 MAR 2026 5:52PM by PIB Delhi Shri B.P. Singh Assumed Charge as Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, on 01 Mar 2026 . An officer of the 1994 batch of the Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS), he succeeds Shri Divakar Jayant, who superannuated on 28 Feb 2026, after rendering distinguished service to the nation. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from Bihar College of Engineering (now National Institute of Technology), Patna, Shri B.P. Singh brings with him over three decades of rich and diverse experience in the Naval Armament Organisation. Prior to his appointment as DGONA, he was serving as Chief General Manager, Naval Armament Depot (NAD), Mumbai, where he led critical operational, logistics and infrastructure initiatives. Shri B.P. Singh has held several important assignments 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, New Delhi, contributing to policy formulation and strategic planning in the armament domain. Additionally, he has served as Chief General Manager, NAD Aluva, where he further strengthened operational efficiency and depot management practices. Shri BP Singh possesses vast experience in the management of conventional armament and ammunition, as well as guided weapon systems of the Indian Navy. His expertise spans procurement, storage, maintenance, safety, logistics management and life-cycle support of complex weapon systems, significantly enhancing operational readiness. An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence College (NDC-60), Shri BP Singh has undergone advanced training in strategic and national security studies, further augmenting his leadership credentials. _____________________________________________________________ VM/SKY 42/26 (Release ID: 2234596) Visitor Counter : 9018 Read this release in: Urdu , Marathi , हिन्दी , Telugu Ministry of Defence SHRI B.P. SINGH, TAKES OVER AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF NAVAL ARMAMENT Posted On: 02 MAR 2026 5:52PM by PIB Delhi Shri B.P. Singh Assumed Charge as Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, on 01 Mar 2026 . An officer of the 1994 batch of the Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS), he succeeds Shri Divakar Jayant, who superannuated on 28 Feb 2026, after rendering distinguished service to the nation. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from Bihar College of Engineering (now National Institute of Technology), Patna, Shri B.P. Singh brings with him over three decades of rich and diverse experience in the Naval Armament Organisation. Prior to his appointment as DGONA, he was serving as Chief General Manager, Naval Armament Depot (NAD), Mumbai, where he led critical operational, logistics and infrastructure initiatives. Shri B.P. Singh has held several important assignments 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, New Delhi, contributing to policy formulation and strategic planning in the armament domain. Additionally, he has served as Chief General Manager, NAD Aluva, where he further strengthened operational efficiency and depot management practices. Shri BP Singh possesses vast experience in the management of conventional armament and ammunition, as well as guided weapon systems of the Indian Navy. His expertise spans procurement, storage, maintenance, safety, logistics management and life-cycle support of complex weapon systems, significantly enhancing operational readiness. An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence College (NDC-60), Shri BP Singh has undergone advanced training in strategic and national security studies, further augmenting his leadership credentials. _____________________________________________________________ VM/SKY 42/26 (Release ID: 2234596) Shri B.P. Singh Assumed Charge as Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, on 01 Mar 2026 . An officer of the 1994 batch of the Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS), he succeeds Shri Divakar Jayant, who superannuated on 28 Feb 2026, after rendering distinguished service to the nation. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from Bihar College of Engineering (now National Institute of Technology), Patna, Shri B.P. Singh brings with him over three decades of rich and diverse experience in the Naval Armament Organisation. Prior to his appointment as DGONA, he was serving as Chief General Manager, Naval Armament Depot (NAD), Mumbai, where he led critical operational, logistics and infrastructure initiatives. Shri B.P. Singh has held several important assignments 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, New Delhi, contributing to policy formulation and strategic planning in the armament domain. Additionally, he has served as Chief General Manager, NAD Aluva, where he further strengthened operational efficiency and depot management practices. Shri BP Singh possesses vast experience in the management of conventional armament and ammunition, as well as guided weapon systems of the Indian Navy. His expertise spans procurement, storage, maintenance, safety, logistics management and life-cycle support of complex weapon systems, significantly enhancing operational readiness. 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