| 436 Air Defence Missile Regiment (Self Propelled) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1985 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Corps of Army Air Defence |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Gagan Rakshak |
| Motto(s) | Sanskrit: आकाशे शत्रुन् जहि English: Defeat the Enemy in the Sky |
| Colors | Sky Blue and Red |
| Equipment | Osa-AK Missile System |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 436 AD Msl Regt (SP) |
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The regiment has taken part in the following operations [1] -
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