| 49 Air Defence Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1964 – 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 |
| Anniversaries | 1 May (Raising Day) |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 49 AD Regt |
49 Air Defence Regiment is part of the Corps of Army Air Defence of the Indian Army. It consists of 491, 492 and 493 air defence batteries.
49 Air Defence Regiment was raised on 1 May 1964 at Delhi Cantonment. The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel PS Bakshi, who assumed command on 23 May 1964. [1] The regiment, at formation, was composed of Ahir, Bengali and Bihari troops. [2]
The regiment has taken part in the following operations [1] [2] -
Personnel from the unit have been awarded the following awards [1] -
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