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[[File:Troop Level Radar during rehearsal of Republic Day Parade 2018.jpg|thumb|305x305px|[[Rajendra Radar]] of 27 AD Missile Regt during the 2018 Republic Day parade|alt=|right]]
[[File:Troop Level Radar during rehearsal of Republic Day Parade 2018.jpg|thumb|305x305px|[[Rajendra Radar]] of 27 AD Missile Regt during the 2018 Republic Day parade|alt=|right]]
At the time of its formation, the Regiment was equipped with [[Bofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L/60|Bofors 40 mm L-60]] and American made anti-aircraft guns.  
At the time of its formation, the Regiment was equipped with [[Bofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L/60|Bofors 40 mm L-60]] and American made anti-aircraft guns.  
;[[World War II]]: Various sub-units of the Regiment were deployed at [[Chittagong]], [[Sri Lanka|Ceylon]], [[Mumbai|Bombay]] and [[Kolkatta|Calcutta]]. In 1945, the Regiment was moved to [[Vishakapatnam]] for training in amphibious assaults and was issued with the new 40 mm self-propelled guns.  
;[[World War II]]: Various sub-units of the Regiment were deployed at [[Chittagong]], [[Sri Lanka|Ceylon]], [[Mumbai|Bombay]] and [[Kolkata|Calcutta]]. In 1945, the Regiment was moved to [[Vishakapatnam]] for training in amphibious assaults and was issued with the new 40 mm self-propelled guns.  
;Post war: Following the war, the Regiment was moved to [[Coimbatore]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gunsinstamps.blogspot.com/2015/01/27-air-defence-regiment-golden-jubilee.html|title= 27 Air Defence Regiment - Golden Jubilee 1992 APO Cover|date= |accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref> After the [[Partition of India|partition]], the Regiment was transferred to India. It was renamed the 27 Air Defence Regiment in February 1965.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://theprint.in/defence/corps-of-army-air-defence-raising-day-to-change-to-15-september-to-recognise-ww-ii-origin/492020/|title='Corps of Army Air Defence raising day to change to 15 September to recognise WW-II origin' in The Print|date= 2020-08-31|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref>
;Post war: Following the war, the Regiment was moved to [[Coimbatore]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gunsinstamps.blogspot.com/2015/01/27-air-defence-regiment-golden-jubilee.html|title= 27 Air Defence Regiment - Golden Jubilee 1992 APO Cover|date= |accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref> After the [[Partition of India|partition]], the Regiment was transferred to India. It was renamed the 27 Air Defence Regiment in February 1965.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://theprint.in/defence/corps-of-army-air-defence-raising-day-to-change-to-15-september-to-recognise-ww-ii-origin/492020/|title='Corps of Army Air Defence raising day to change to 15 September to recognise WW-II origin' in The Print|date= 2020-08-31|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref>


;[[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|Indo-Pak War (1965)]]: The Regiment was deployed for various air defence roles in the Western Sector.<ref>{{cite book|last=Singh|first=Mandeep|title= Baptism Under Fire: Anti Aircraft Artillery in India Pakistan War 1965|year=2017|publisher= VIJ Books (India) Pty Ltd|isbn= 978-9386457127}}</ref> The gunners of the Regiment were decorated with 2 [[Vir Chakra]]s,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1966/O-1662-1966-0001-75746.pdf|title=C Perumal VrC and IT Pothuraja VrC citation in 'The Gazette of India' No 1 1966 with corrigenda in The Gazette of India No 32 on 06-08-2016|date=1966-01-02|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref> 2 [[Sena Medal]]s and 5 [[Mention in Despatches]].  
;[[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|Indo-Pak War (1965)]]: The Regiment was deployed for various air defence roles in the Western Sector.<ref>{{cite book|last=Singh|first=Mandeep|title= Baptism Under Fire: Anti Aircraft Artillery in India Pakistan War 1965|year=2017|publisher= VIJ Books (India) Pty Ltd|isbn= 978-9386457127}}</ref> The gunners of the Regiment were decorated with 2 [[Vir Chakra]]s,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://egazette.gov.in/WriteReadData/1966/O-1662-1966-0001-75746.pdf|title=C Perumal VrC and IT Pothuraja VrC citation in 'The Gazette of India' No 1 1966 with corrigenda in The Gazette of India No 32 on 06-08-2016|date=1966-01-02|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref> 2 [[Sena Medal]]s and 5 [[Mention in Despatches]].  
;[[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]]: The Regiment saw action in the Western Sector with their [[Bofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L/70|L-70 guns]] and was awarded the battle honour title of ‘Amritsar Airfield’ <ref name="Jagjit Singh 1994">{{cite book|last=Singh|first=Jagjit |title=Indian Gunners at War: The Western Front 1971|date=1994|publisher= Spantech & Lancer|isbn=978-1897829554|page=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/odishas-amritsar-airfield-combats-threats-from-sky/articleshow/64046912.cms|title='Odisha's 'Amritsar Airfield' combats threats from sky' in the Times of India|date= 2018-05-06|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref> along with 3 [[Vir Chakra]]s,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gallantryawards.gov.in/Awardee/thapasi-chhettiar-ramasway-chhettiar|title= TC Chettiar VrC at gallantryawards.gov.in|date=|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gallantryawards.gov.in/Awardee/kk-gopalakrishan-nair|title= GK Nair VrC at gallantryawards.gov.in|date=|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref> 1 [[Sena Medal]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1974/O-1253-1974-0010-55496.pdf|title= HS Sandhu SM citation in the Gazette of India No 10|date=1974-03-09|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref> and 2 [[Vishisht Seva Medal]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1972/O-1321-1972-0036-58849.pdf.|title=Lt Col HW Saldanha and Maj Sri Ram Prothi VSM Citation in 'The Gazette of India No 36'| date=1972-09-02|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref>
;[[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]]: The Regiment saw action in the Western Sector with their [[Bofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L/70|L-70 guns]] and was awarded the battle honour title of ‘Amritsar Airfield’ <ref name="Jagjit Singh 1994">{{cite book|last=Singh|first=Jagjit |title=Indian Gunners at War: The Western Front 1971|date=1994|publisher= Spantech & Lancer|isbn=978-1897829554|page=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/odishas-amritsar-airfield-combats-threats-from-sky/articleshow/64046912.cms|title='Odisha's 'Amritsar Airfield' combats threats from sky' in the Times of India|date= 2018-05-06|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref> along with 3 [[Vir Chakra]]s,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gallantryawards.gov.in/Awardee/thapasi-chhettiar-ramasway-chhettiar|title= TC Chettiar VrC at gallantryawards.gov.in|date=|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gallantryawards.gov.in/Awardee/kk-gopalakrishan-nair|title= GK Nair VrC at gallantryawards.gov.in|date=|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref> 1 [[Sena Medal]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://egazette.gov.in/WriteReadData/1974/O-1253-1974-0010-55496.pdf|title= HS Sandhu SM citation in the Gazette of India No 10|date=1974-03-09|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref> and 2 [[Vishisht Seva Medal]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://egazette.gov.in/WriteReadData/1972/O-1321-1972-0036-58849.pdf|title=Lt Col HW Saldanha and Maj Sri Ram Prothi VSM Citation in 'The Gazette of India No 36'| date=1972-09-02|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref>
;Other Operations:  
;Other Operations:  
*The Regiment has also participated in [[Operation Brasstacks|Operation Trident]], Operation Rakshak I, [[Indian Army operations in Jammu and Kashmir|Operation Rakshak II]] and [[Kargil War|Operation Vijay]]. During its participation in [[counter-insurgency]] operations, it was awarded 1 [[Sena Medal]], 1 COAS Commendation Card, 11 GOC-in-C ([[Northern Command (India)|Northern Command]]) Commendation Cards and the unit appreciation ‘’Kupwara-Kargil” by the GOC-in-C ([[Northern Command (India)|Northern Command]]).
*The Regiment has also participated in [[Operation Brasstacks|Operation Trident]], Operation Rakshak I, [[Indian Army operations in Jammu and Kashmir|Operation Rakshak II]] and [[Kargil War|Operation Vijay]]. During its participation in [[counter-insurgency]] operations, it was awarded 1 [[Sena Medal]], 1 COAS Commendation Card, 11 GOC-in-C ([[Northern Command (India)|Northern Command]]) Commendation Cards and the unit appreciation ‘’Kupwara-Kargil” by the GOC-in-C ([[Northern Command (India)|Northern Command]]).
*It took part in the relief and rescue operations in the [[2001 Gujarat earthquake]], for which the Regiment was awarded 1 COAS Commendation Card and 2 GOC-in-C ([[Southern Command (India)|Southern Command]]) Commendation Cards. For its efforts in rescuing riot affected people during the [[2002 Gujarat riots]], the Regiments received 5 GOC-in-C ([[Southern Command (India)|Southern Command]]) Commendation Cards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philamart.com/Listing/Details/3077247/27-Air-Defence-Missile-Regiment-Amritsar-Air-FieldIndian-|title=27 AD-Indian Army Postal Cover |date= |accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref>
*It took part in the relief and rescue operations in the [[2001 Gujarat earthquake]], for which the Regiment was awarded 1 COAS Commendation Card and 2 GOC-in-C ([[Southern Command (India)|Southern Command]]) Commendation Cards. For its efforts in rescuing riot affected people during the [[2002 Gujarat riots]], the Regiments received 5 GOC-in-C ([[Southern Command (India)|Southern Command]]) Commendation Cards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philamart.com/Listing/Details/3077247/27-Air-Defence-Missile-Regiment-Amritsar-Air-FieldIndian-|title=27 AD-Indian Army Postal Cover |date= |access-date=2020-10-17}}</ref>
*Subedar Dileep S was awarded [[Commendation Cards (Indian Army)|COAS Commendation Card]] in August 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2025/aug/doc2025814608801.pdf|title=List of personnel being conferred with COAS Commendation Card on the occasion of Independence Day 2025|date=2025-08-14|access-date=2025-08-22}}</ref>
*Captain Himanshu Singh Chouhan and Subedar Muninder Singh were conferred with GOC-in-C South Western Command Commendation Cards on Army Day 2026 for their contributions during [[Operation Sindoor]].
 
== Achievements ==
*The Regiment was awarded the Director General Army Air Defence's (DGAAD) unit appreciation award in 2005 and 2015.
*The Regiment was awarded the Director General Army Air Defence's (DGAAD) unit appreciation award in 2005 and 2015.
*The Regiment participated with its [[Akash (missile)|Akash]] [[surface-to-air missile]]s in the [[Delhi Republic Day parade|Republic Day parades]] of 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thehinduimages.com/details-page.php?id=170872116|title=The Hindu Images : Republic Day 2016|date=|accessdate=2020-10-27}}</ref> 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nation-world/india-shows-off-military-might-at-68th-republic-day-parade/mechanised-columns/slideshow/56796607.cms|title=' India shows off military might at 68th Republic Day parade' in the Economic Times|date=2017-01-27|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref> and 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.thequint.com/quintlab/69th-republic-day-of-india/story-details.html?id=0| title= '69th R-Day Marked With a Grand Parade and ASEAN Leaders as Guest' in The Quint|date= 2018-01-26|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.livemint.com/Politics/P1clTVeGVvjTyXA5ML6pfN/Republic-Day-2018-live-updates-Parade-to-begin-at-950-am.html|title= 'Republic Day parade highlights: India showcases military might, cultural diversity' in The Mint|date= 2018-01-26|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref>
*The Regiment participated with its [[Akash (missile)|Akash]] [[surface-to-air missile]]s in the [[Delhi Republic Day parade|Republic Day parades]] of 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thehinduimages.com/details-page.php?id=170872116|title=The Hindu Images : Republic Day 2016|date=|accessdate=2020-10-27}}</ref> 2017,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nation-world/india-shows-off-military-might-at-68th-republic-day-parade/mechanised-columns/slideshow/56796607.cms|title=' India shows off military might at 68th Republic Day parade' in the Economic Times|date=2017-01-27|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref> 2018,<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.thequint.com/quintlab/69th-republic-day-of-india/story-details.html?id=0| title='69th R-Day Marked With a Grand Parade and ASEAN Leaders as Guest' in The Quint|date= 2018-01-26|accessdate=2020-10-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.livemint.com/Politics/P1clTVeGVvjTyXA5ML6pfN/Republic-Day-2018-live-updates-Parade-to-begin-at-950-am.html|title= 'Republic Day parade highlights: India showcases military might, cultural diversity' in The Mint|date= 2018-01-26|access-date=2020-10-17}}</ref> 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/republic-day-2023-kartavaya-path-witnesses-prowess-of-indian-weapon-systems-101674712187077.html|title=Republic Day 2023: Kartavaya Path witnesses prowess of Indian weapon systems|date=2023-01-26|access-date=2023-01-26}}</ref> and 2026.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/india-showcases-integrated-battlefield-surveillance-short-span-bridging-and-akash-weapon-systems-at-76th-republic-day-parade20250126111517/|title=India showcases Integrated Battlefield Surveillance, Short Span Bridging and Akash Weapon systems at 76th Republic Day parade|date=2026-01-26|access-date=2025-01-27}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1942]]
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1942]]
[[Category:Air defence regiments of the Indian Army]]
[[Category:Air defence regiments of the Indian Army]]
[[Category:Air defence units and formations]]

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27 AD Missile Regiment (Amritsar Airfield)
Active1942 – present
CountryIndia
Allegiance British India
 India
Branch British Indian Army
Indian Army
TypeCorps of Army Air Defence
SizeRegiment
Motto(s)“Sky high excellence”
ColorsSky Blue and Red
EquipmentAkash surface-to-air missiles[1]
DecorationsVir Chakra 5
Sena Medal 4
Vishisht Seva Medal 2
Mention in Despatches 5
Battle honours‘Amritsar Airfield’
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Lieutenant General Nav Kumar Khanduri[2]
Insignia
Abbreviation27 AD Regt

27 Air Defence Missile Regiment (Amritsar Airfield) is an Air Defence regiment of the Indian Army.

Formation[edit | edit source]

27 Air Defence Missile Regiment was raised on 1 February 1942 by Major (later Lt Col[3]) HT Hogan at Malir Cantonment (presently in Pakistan) as the 3 Indian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment with the troop nucleus being of South Indian classes.[4]

History[edit | edit source]

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Akash missiles of 27 AD Missile Regt during the 2017 Republic Day parade
Rajendra Radar of 27 AD Missile Regt during the 2018 Republic Day parade

At the time of its formation, the Regiment was equipped with Bofors 40 mm L-60 and American made anti-aircraft guns.

World War II
Various sub-units of the Regiment were deployed at Chittagong, Ceylon, Bombay and Calcutta. In 1945, the Regiment was moved to Vishakapatnam for training in amphibious assaults and was issued with the new 40 mm self-propelled guns.
Post war
Following the war, the Regiment was moved to Coimbatore.[5] After the partition, the Regiment was transferred to India. It was renamed the 27 Air Defence Regiment in February 1965.[6]
Indo-Pak War (1965)
The Regiment was deployed for various air defence roles in the Western Sector.[7] The gunners of the Regiment were decorated with 2 Vir Chakras,[8] 2 Sena Medals and 5 Mention in Despatches.
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
The Regiment saw action in the Western Sector with their L-70 guns and was awarded the battle honour title of ‘Amritsar Airfield’ [9][10] along with 3 Vir Chakras,[11][12] 1 Sena Medal[13] and 2 Vishisht Seva Medals.[14]
Other Operations

Achievements[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "27 AD-Indian Army Republic Day on twitter.com/ndtv". 2018-01-26. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  2. ↑ "Lt Gen Nav Khanduri takes charge as GOC-in-C of Western Command". 2021-11-01. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  3. ↑ "Supplement to the London Gazette, page 2173" (PDF). 1947-05-16. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  4. ↑ "27 AD-Indian Army Postal Cover". Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  5. ↑ "27 Air Defence Regiment - Golden Jubilee 1992 APO Cover". Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  6. ↑ "'Corps of Army Air Defence raising day to change to 15 September to recognise WW-II origin' in The Print". 2020-08-31. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  7. ↑ Singh, Mandeep (2017). Baptism Under Fire: Anti Aircraft Artillery in India Pakistan War 1965. VIJ Books (India) Pty Ltd. ISBN 978-9386457127.
  8. ↑ "C Perumal VrC and IT Pothuraja VrC citation in 'The Gazette of India' No 1 1966 with corrigenda in The Gazette of India No 32 on 06-08-2016" (PDF). 1966-01-02. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  9. ↑ Singh, Jagjit (1994). Indian Gunners at War: The Western Front 1971. Spantech & Lancer. ISBN 978-1897829554.
  10. ↑ "'Odisha's 'Amritsar Airfield' combats threats from sky' in the Times of India". 2018-05-06. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  11. ↑ "TC Chettiar VrC at gallantryawards.gov.in". Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  12. ↑ "GK Nair VrC at gallantryawards.gov.in". Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  13. ↑ "HS Sandhu SM citation in the Gazette of India No 10" (PDF). 1974-03-09. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  14. ↑ "Lt Col HW Saldanha and Maj Sri Ram Prothi VSM Citation in 'The Gazette of India No 36'" (PDF). 1972-09-02. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  15. ↑ "27 AD-Indian Army Postal Cover". Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  16. ↑ "List of personnel being conferred with COAS Commendation Card on the occasion of Independence Day 2025" (PDF). 2025-08-14. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  17. ↑ "The Hindu Images : Republic Day 2016". Retrieved 2020-10-27.
  18. ↑ "' India shows off military might at 68th Republic Day parade' in the Economic Times". 2017-01-27. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  19. ↑ "'69th R-Day Marked With a Grand Parade and ASEAN Leaders as Guest' in The Quint". 2018-01-26. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  20. ↑ "'Republic Day parade highlights: India showcases military might, cultural diversity' in The Mint". 2018-01-26. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  21. ↑ "Republic Day 2023: Kartavaya Path witnesses prowess of Indian weapon systems". 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  22. ↑ "India showcases Integrated Battlefield Surveillance, Short Span Bridging and Akash Weapon systems at 76th Republic Day parade". 2026-01-26. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
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