Army Air Defence celebrates 22nd Rising Day
AAD was carved out of Indian Field Artillery on Jan 10, 1994.
"Army Air Defence in India traces its origins to 1939 in pre-independence India when Anti-aircraft units were raised to counter Japanese air threat. Post Independence, it remained a part of the Regiment of Artillery and later bifurcated as a separate arm,"; read a government statement.
Today, the Corps is at a critical juncture of transforming into a modern and technologically enabled force.
Army commander, Northern Command, Lt Gen DS Hooda exhorted the air defence gunners to strive for excellence on the occasion.
Sena Vayu Rakshaks have always lived up to their illustrious motto of "Akashe Shatrun Jahi", AAD has been dedicated to keep the country's skies free of enemy intrusions.
AAD units have also been active in nation building and disaster management activities.
The chequered history of the Corps is adorned by four Battle Honours, two Ashok Chakras, four Kirti Chakras, 21 Vir Chakras, 9 Shaurya Chakras and 106 Sena Medal.
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