New Delhi, November 30, 2025:
Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as the Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition (CWP&A) on 28 November 2025. With over 38 years of distinguished service in the Indian Navy, Vice Admiral Sadhu brings extensive operational, technical, and managerial expertise to this critical role overseeing the production and acquisition of India’s warships.
A Legacy of Leadership and Expertise
Commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1987, Vice Admiral Sadhu holds a postgraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MPhil in Defence and Strategic Studies. His career includes key appointments such as Additional General Manager (Production) at Naval Dockyard (Mumbai), Commodore Superintendent of Naval Ship Repair Yard (Karwar), and Principal Director Marine Engineering at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi.
He played a significant role in the modernisation and acquisition of the Aircraft Carrier Vikramaditya from Russia, serving in various capacities including Senior Naval Engineer Overseer at Warship Overseeing Team (Severodvinsk), Russia, Director Aircraft Carrier Projects, and Principal Director Aircraft Carrier Projects at Naval Headquarters.
Flag Rank Appointments and Distinctions
On elevation to Flag Rank, Vice Admiral Sadhu served as Additional Director General Warship Design Bureau (Submarine Design Group), Chief Staff Officer (Technical) for both Eastern and Western Naval Commands, and Admiral Superintendent of major Dockyards on both the West and East Coasts. This rare distinction underscores his deep involvement in both strategic and technical aspects of naval operations.
He is an alumnus of the Naval War College, Goa, and has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Nausena Medal by the President of India for his exceptional service.
Transition and Future Outlook: Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu
Vice Admiral Sadhu takes over from Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, AVSM, NM, who is retiring after 38 years of distinguished service. During Vice Admiral Swaminathan’s tenure, eight new ships were commissioned into the Indian Navy, marking a period of significant expansion and modernisation.
Vice Admiral Sadhu’s appointment is expected to further strengthen India’s indigenous warship production capabilities and drive the nation’s maritime security objectives forward.
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Source: PIB
