B.P. Singh, a National Defence College alumnus, has assumed the role of Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters in New Delhi. He took charge on Sunday, succeeding Divakar Jayant, who retired on February 28 after serving the nation diligently. Singh, a Mechanical engineer from Bihar College of Engineering, brings over thirty years of diverse experience in the Naval Armament Organisation.
With expertise in managing conventional armament, ammunition, and guided weapon systems of the Indian Navy, Singh’s background includes procurement, storage, maintenance, safety, logistics management, and life-cycle support of complex weapon systems. Before his current position, he served as the Chief General Manager of Naval Armament Depot (NAD) in Mumbai, overseeing critical operational, logistics, and infrastructure projects.
Throughout his career, Singh has held significant roles at various key establishments such as NAD Visakhapatnam, NAD Mumbai, and NAD Trombay. He has also contributed to policy formulation and strategic planning in the armament domain during his tenure at the Directorate General of Naval Armament in New Delhi. Additionally, Singh’s leadership skills were further honed through advanced training in strategic and national security studies at the National Defence College.
The Naval Armament Organisation (NAO) plays a crucial role in ensuring the operational readiness of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard by managing, inspecting, and maintaining arms and ammunition. Emphasizing indigenisation and supply chain management for weapons, the NAO focuses on enhancing the armed forces’ preparedness.
