A change of guard took place when B.P. Singh assumed charge as Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, on 1 March 2026. An officer of the 1994 batch of the Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS), he succeeds Divakar Jayant, who superannuated on 28 February 2026.

A mechanical engineering graduate from Bihar College of Engineering (now National Institute of Technology), Patna, Singh brings with him over three decades of rich and diverse experience in the Naval Armament Organisation. Prior to his appointment as DGONA, he was serving as Chief General Manager, Naval Armament Depot (NAD), Mumbai, where he led critical operational, logistics and infrastructure initiatives.

Singh has held several important assignments at key establishments, including NAD Visakhapatnam, NAD Mumbai, and NAD Trombay. He has also previously served at the Directorate General of Naval Armament at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, contributing to policy formulation and strategic planning in the armament domain. Additionally, he has served as Chief General Manager, NAD Aluva, where he further strengthened operational efficiency and depot management practices.

Singh possesses vast experience in the management of conventional armament and ammunition, as well as guided weapon systems of the Indian Navy. His expertise spans procurement, storage, maintenance, safety, logistics management and life-cycle support of complex weapon systems, significantly enhancing operational readiness.

An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence College (NDC-60), Singh has undergone advanced training in strategic and national security studies, further augmenting his leadership credentials.