55th Armoured Regiment (India)
| 55th Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Type | Armour |
| Size | Regiment |
| Mottos | युद्धाय कृत निश्चयः Yudhyay Krit Nishchayah (Into Battle with Resolve) |
| Anniversaries | 21 Dec 2011 |
| Equipment | T90 tanks |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lieutenant General Vipul Singhal[1] |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 55 Armd Regt |
55th Armoured Regiment is part of the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army.
The Regiment had the honour of participating in the Republic Day parade in 2014 with their T-90 tanks.
The motto of the regiment is युद्धाय दृढ़ निश्चय (Yudhyay Dridh Nishchay), which translates to ‘Into Battle with Resolve’.
Gallantry Awards
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards–
- COAS Commendation Card -
- Naib Risaldar Mahale Yogesh Bhaidas (Operation Sindoor)[2]
References
- ^ "Gazette of India, No 52". 27 December 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ^ "List of personnel being conferred with COAS Commendation Card on the occasion of Independence Day 2025 (Op Sindoor)" (PDF). 14 August 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.