Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, AVSM, NM took charge as the Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition on January 30, 2025, succeeding Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM.
Commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1987, Vice Admiral Swaminathan is a post-graduate from IIT Kharagpur and has served in the Navy for over 37 years. His extensive experience includes a nine-year tenure aboard INS Viraat, where he served in multiple capacities.
Throughout his distinguished career, he has held key positions, including:
- Fleet Engineer Officer (Western Fleet)
- General Manager (Refit) at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
- Director of Personnel
- Principal Director Ship Production at New Delhi
He played a pivotal role in the acquisition of INS Vikramaditya, serving as Warship Production Superintendent in Russia and later as Principal Director Aircraft Carrier Projects in Delhi.
An alumnus of both the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) and the National Defence College (NDC), he has been honored with the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and the Nao Sena Medal (NM) for his exceptional service.
Prior to this appointment, Vice Admiral Swaminathan served in several key leadership roles, including:
- Director General of Naval Projects
- Admiral Superintendent of Dockyard, Mumbai
- Assistant Chief of Materiel (D&R) and (Modernisation) at New Delhi
As the Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, he will oversee the construction, acquisition, and modernization of naval assets, ensuring the Indian Navy’s maritime capabilities remain at the forefront of technology and combat readiness.
