The Corps of Army Air Defence (AAD) the youngest arm of Indian Army celebrates its raising day tomorrow. Army Air Defence has dedicated itself to the service of the nation with it’s motto of “Akashe Shatrun Jahi”, a firm resolve to keep our skies free from enemy intrusions.
A vibrant and effective air defence environment backed up with low and medium level surveillance and automated control and reporting system, is essential to protect the key strategic installations as well as the combat potential and freedom of manoeuvre of our fighting force.
With ever changing face of technology, it is imperative that the Corps remains modern and well equipped in its equipment profile and in operational preparedness. Army Air Defence has stood steadfast to the needs of the Army.