Lt Col Manoj K Channan

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Lt Col Manoj K Channan (Retd) served in the Indian Army, Armoured Corps, 65 Armoured Regiment, 27 August 83- 07 April 2007. Operational experience in the Indian Army includes Sri Lanka – OP PAWAN, Nagaland and Manipur – OP HIFAZAT, and Bhalra - Bhaderwah, District Doda Jammu and Kashmir, including setting up of a counter-insurgency school – OP RAKSHAK. He regularly contributes to Defence and Security issues in the Financial Express online, Defence and Strategy, Fauji India Magazine and Salute Magazine. *Views are personal.

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Iran Is the Battlefield, China Is the Target

The evolving confrontation between the United States and Iran is not confined to Tehran or the Persian Gulf. It represents a wider geopolitical contest...

Armour Under Threat: Are Tanks Still Relevant in the Age of Drones & ATGMs

The death of the tank has been repeatedly predicted since the first armoured vehicles rolled into battle at Cambrai in 1916. From their earliest...

India’s Dual Logistics Strategy: RELOS with Russia and LEMOA with the USA in a Multipolar World

In an era marked by geopolitical rivalry, shifting alignments, and persistent conflict, logistics has emerged as a decisive element of military power. India’s operationalisation...

Haifa and Beyond: India’s Century of Courage on Global Battlefields

When Indians speak of courage beyond their borders, the name Haifa deserves a place of honour. On 23 September 1918, Indian cavalry, particularly the...

India and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis: A Path to Peace, Stability, and Maritime Freedom

Across the Middle East and the wider Indian Ocean region, the confrontation between Iran and its regional rivals has created a dangerous moment in...

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The UAE Has Chosen the Future. India Should Read the Signal

The current turbulence across West Asia is not just...

Russia’s New Soyuz-5 Rocket Roars to Life with World’s Most Powerful “Tsar Engine”

April 30th was an important date for the Russian...

Russia’s Big Chip Gamble: Modular “Chiplets” Could Change the Game  

Russia is aligning with the chiplet architecture, a crucial...

How India Is Protecting Tanks from Drones Using Cope Cages

Modern warfare has entered a phase in which visibility...