Shri D Mahesh Babu, INAS, has taken over as the General Manager of the Naval Armament Depot Goa (NAD Goa) from Shri Bhupendra Sharma, INAS.
An officer of the 2009 batch of the Indian Naval Armament Service, Shri Mahesh Babu joined the Naval Armament Organisation on October 28, 2009.
An alumnus of Anna University, Chennai, he has held several important appointments across various Naval Armament Depots, including NAD Visakhapatnam, NAD Karwar, NAD Arakkonam, NAD Trombay, and NAD Goa.
Shri Mahesh Babu is also an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-trained officer on the Mark 54 torpedo in the United States and has made significant contributions towards enhancing the operational readiness and growth of the Naval Armament Organisation.
Officials noted that he played a key role in establishing NAD Arakkonam from its inception and developing it into a fully functional depot supporting naval operational logistics.
With extensive technical expertise, operational experience, and leadership credentials, Shri Mahesh Babu is expected to further strengthen operational excellence and mission readiness at NAD Goa.
The appointment highlights the continued emphasis of the Indian Navy on strengthening logistics infrastructure and armament support capabilities across its operational commands.
