Sivakumar副上将B. Sivakumar在服了39年役后,继Kiran Deshmukh副上将之后担任印度海军物资的领导。 Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar assumed leadership of India’s naval materiel, succeeding Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh after 39 years of service.

2025年11月1日,VSM的AVSM的Sivakumar副上将B. Sivakumar接替Kiran Deshumukh副上将Kiran Deshmukh退休39年以上后退休,接任印度海军第40军械总长。 Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM, took over as the 40th Chief of Materiel of the Indian Navy on November 1, 2025, succeeding Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, who retired after over 39 years of service. Sivakumar是1987年退役委员和国防学院校友,拥有工程和国防管理高级学位,并在海军总部、码头和前线战舰担任重要技术和领导职务。 A 1987 commissionee and National Defence Academy alumnus, Sivakumar holds advanced degrees in engineering and defence management and has served in key technical and leadership roles across naval headquarters, dockyards, and frontline warships. 他领导了包括 " 海鸟项目 " 在内的重大项目,并在军舰生产和购置中担任顶级职务。 He has led major projects including Project Seabird and held top positions in warship production and acquisition. 他得到Vishisht Seva奖章和Ati Vishisht Seva奖章的认可,在海军技术和项目管理方面拥有广泛的专门知识。 Recognized with the Vishisht Seva and Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, he brings extensive expertise in naval technology and project management. Deshmukh在辛道行动期间发挥了保持高度戒备的作用,他突出显示了这一点。 His appointment follows a legacy of strong leadership, highlighted by Deshmukh’s role in maintaining high readiness during Operation Sindoor.