Rear Admiral Srinivas Kanugo has assumed charge as the first Flag Officer in the newly-created post of Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air Material) at the Integrated Headquarters.
A defence ministry statement today said the post was created as the single point of responsibility for all matters related to aviation technical management of the burgeoning air arm of the Indian Navy.
The ACNS will be responsible for planning and coordination of new induction air equipment and systems, repair and overhaul of all existing aircraft, aero engines and associates equipment and systems as well as provisioning of air stores.
