Draft:1890 Rocket Regiment (India)

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1890 Rocket Regiment
CountryIndia India
AllegianceIndia
Branch Indian Army
Type Artillery
SizeRegiment
Motto(s)Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory)
Vijayi Bhava (May you always win)
ColorsRed & Navy Blue
EquipmentPinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher
Insignia
Abbreviation1890 Rkt Regt

1890 Rocket Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

Pinaka Multi Launcher Rocket System of the regiment during the rehearsal of Republic Day Parade, 2011.

Formation[edit]

The regiment which was initially a Light Regiment, is presently a Rocket Regiment equipped with Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers. The unit took part in the initial trials of the Pinaka weapon system.[1]

Gallantry awards[edit]

The regiment has won the following gallantry awards–

Achievements[edit]

  • The regiment had the honour to participate in the Republic Day Parade with the Pinaka Multi Launcher Rocket System in 2011, 2015 and 2024.[3][4]

Motto[edit]

The motto of the regiment is विजयी भव (Vijayi Bhava), which translates to May you always win.

Notable officers[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Successful Technical Trials of Guided Pinaka Rocket System" (PDF). 2019-06-01. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  2. ^ "VCOAS Commendation Card". 2003-08-15. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  3. ^ "R-Day Parade 2024: Glimpses of India's multi-barrel rocket launcher, 'Pinaka' at Kartavya Path". 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  4. ^ "India's military prowess to be showcased at Republic Day parade 2024". 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  5. ^ "India Mourns the Loss of Brigadier AJS Behl: A Tribute to a Gallant Soldier". 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2024-01-28.