25 AD Regiment (India)

25 Air Defence Regiment is part of the Corps of Army Air Defence of the Indian Army.

Formation

25 Air Defence Regiment was raised on 15 December 1959 at Deolali. It consists of 132, 133 and 134 air defence batteries.

Operations

The regiment has taken part in the following operations

• Indo-Pakistani War of 1965: Operation Ablaze and Operation Riddle
• Indo-Pakistani War of 1971: The unit took part in Operation Cactus Lily and was part of 342 Independent Air Defence Brigade. It was equipped with L70 guns.
• Operation Blue Star
• Operation Trident
• Operation Rakshak II
• Operation Vijay
• Operation Parakram

Gallantry awards

• RHM Bhise Satish Dilip was awarded COAS Commendation Card in August 2025 for Operation Sindoor.

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