46 Air Defence Regiment (India)

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

Formation

46 Air Defence Regiment was raised in 1948. The regiment consists of 66, 67 and 68 air defence batteries. It is presently equipped with Bofors L70 guns.

Operations

The regiment has taken part in the following operations-

• 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.

Honours and achievements

• The Regiment was awarded Director General Army Air Defence Unit Appreciation award in 2005, 2007, 2013 and 2017.
• Captain Jaskarn Singh was awarded COAS Commendation Card in August 2025.
• Subedar Laltu Hazra, Naib Subedar Puspraj Prasad Mishra and Naik Jadeja Mayursinh Nirubha were awarded COAS Commendation Cards for Operation Sindoor.

War cry

The war cry of the regiment is Char Chey Abhay Ajay (चार छह अभय अजय), which translates to Four Six Fearless and Invincible.

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