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56 Armoured Regiment
Active 2011 – present
Country India India
Allegiance India
Branch Flag of Indian Army Indian Army
Type Armoured Corps
Size Regiment
Nickname(s) Lionhearts
Commanders
Colonel of
the Regiment
Lieutenant General Ajai Singh
Insignia
Abbreviation 56 Armd Regt

56 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army Armoured Corps.

Formation[]

The regiment, nicknamed the ‘Lionhearts’, is one of the youngest armoured regiments and was raised on 1 October 2011.[1] Lieutenant General Ajai Singh is the current Colonel of the Regiment.[2]

Gallantry awards[]

The regiment has won the following gallantry awards -

  • COAS Commendation Cards - 1[3]

References[]


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