46 Air Defence Regiment (India)
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| 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.
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
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.[4][5]
