Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu Takes Over as Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition
Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, a highly experienced officer in the Indian Navy, has taken over as the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition.
He has a long career spanning over 38 years, during which he has held many important positions.
He played a key role in the modernization and acquisition of the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya from Russia.
He has also served on various ships and in different capacities, including as the Programme Director for Advanced Technology Vessel Programme.
He has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Nausena Medal for his outstanding service.
He takes over from Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, who retired after 38 years of service.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu has assumed charge as the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition.
He previously served as the Programme Director for the Advanced Technology Vessel Programme in New Delhi.
Sadhu has a career spanning over 38 years, with key roles in the acquisition and modernization of the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.
He has held various important positions, including Senior Naval Engineer Overseer in Russia and Director of Aircraft Carrier Projects.
Sadhu has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Nausena Medal for his service.
- Who
- Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu
- What
- Assumed charge as Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition
- When
- Today (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To oversee warship production and acquisition
- Name
- Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu
- Previous Role
- Programme Director, Advanced Technology Vessel Programme
- Education
- Postgraduate in Mechanical Engineering, M.Phil in Defence and Strategic Studies
- Career Span
- 38 years
- Key Assignments
- Senior Naval Engineer Overseer, Director Aircraft Carrier Projects, Chief Staff Officer (Technical)
- Awards
- Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Nausena Medal
- Previous Controller
- Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan