46 Air Defence Regiment (India)
| 46 Air Defence Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1948 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Corps of Army Air Defence |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | Sanskrit: आकाशे शत्रुन् जहि English: Defeat the Enemy in the Sky |
| Colors | Sky Blue and Red |
| Equipment | Bofors L70 guns |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 46 AD Regt |
46 Air Defence Regiment is part of the Corps of Army Air Defence of the Indian Army.
Formation
[edit]46 Air Defence Regiment was raised in 1948.[1][2] The regiment consists of 66, 67 and 68 air defence batteries. It is presently equipped with Bofors L70 guns.[3]
Operations
[edit]The regiment has taken part in the following operations-
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- Indo-Pakistani War of 1971: The unit took part in Operation Cactus Lily in the eastern sector. It was equipped with Bofors 40 mm L/60 guns and was part of the 340 Mountain Brigade Group. Three troops were with 4 Corps Artillery Brigade and 33 Corps Artillery Brigade.[4][5]
Honours and achievements
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- The Regiment was awarded Director General Army Air Defence Unit Appreciation award in 2005, 2007, 2013 and 2017.[1]
War cry
[edit]The war cry of the regiment is Char Chey Abhay Ajay (चार छह अभय अजय), which translates to Four Six Fearless and Invincible.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "46 AD-Platinum Jubilee -Indian Army Postal Cover". 2002-09-01. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "46 Air Defence Regiment celebrated its 50th raising day". 1998-12-07. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ a b "Celebrating 71st Republic Day In Kendriya Vidyalaya Berhampore with Indian Army, 46 Air Defence Regiment". 2020-01-25. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "Indian Army deployment in Bangladesh". Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ Jacob, JFR (2011). Surrender at Dacca: Birth of a Nation. Manohar Publishers and Distributors. ISBN 978-8173041891.