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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Remembrance of a Legacy: The Life and Times of Shri Sukhdev Raj Channan

Today, we take a moment to reflect on our loving, courageous, and honourable father, Shri Sukhdev Raj Channan, who passed away many years ago....

Indian Air Force’s Future Shock: The Dynamic Dimensions of Modern Air Warfare

In an era characterised by rapid technological progress, air combat is undergoing a fundamental transformation. The convergence of swarm drones, artificial intelligence (AI), machine...

Lip Service Nationalism: Are Politicians Exploiting Patriotism for Votes?

The timeless Chetwoode Motto of the Indian Military Academy, "The safety, honour, and welfare of your country come first, always and every time. The honour,...

Duty, Sacrifice, and Bravery: Religious Lessons for the Indian Defence Forces

Religions have always shaped civilisations, societies, and individuals by inculcating values, principles, and ethics. Drawing inspiration from Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, and Judaism, the...

Serving the Nation: A Legacy of Valor and Resilience by India’s Armed Force

The British Government rejected options involving withdrawal from India for strategic reasons; they proceeded to work out the quantum of British troops that were...

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Sanctions Storm Hits Eurasia: EAEU’s Economic Unity at Risk

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which comprises Russia, Kazakhstan,...

Iran Blocks Nuclear Inspections, Cites Espionage Fears

On June 26, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of...

A Transatlantic Puzzle: Is Canada-EU Membership Possible—Or Just Symbolic?

The relationship between Canada and the European Union has...

Echoes of the Past – Supersonic Flight, Wartime Valor, and Life’s Unseen Moments

The fastest speed at which anything can travel is...