56th Armoured Regiment (India)
# 56th Armoured Regiment (India)

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. Lieutenant General Ajai Singh is the current Colonel of the Regiment.

## Gallantry awards

The regiment has won the following gallantry awards -

* COAS Commendation Cards - 1
