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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India’s Roadmap for Multi-Domain Operations: Implementation, Timelines, and Bridging Capability Gaps

India's Joint Doctrine for Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) marks a significant shift in its national security approach, emphasising the importance of integrating all elements of...

SCO Tianjin Declaration: Addressing India-China Tensions, Middle East Conflicts, and the Resurgence of 1930s Protectionism

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), since its inception, has been more than a regional grouping; it is a political barometer of Eurasia. With its...

Rethinking Carriers for India’s Maritime Security: Lessons from the WWII Escort Carrier

India's naval strategy is at a crossroads. On one side is the traditional view: that power at sea is best projected through large, heavily...

The Torch That Never Dies: An Evening with the Regiment Across Generations

In an armoured regiment, camaraderie isn't just a value; it's the lifeblood. Few occasions in life let one truly feel the weight and warmth...

The Geopolitical Realignment: India at the Center of a Changing World Order

The 21st century is witnessing a profound reshaping of global geopolitics, driven by shifts in economic power, strategic interests, and the rise of assertive...

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Russia Wants the Tu-214 Built Like the MC-21—Here’s Why That Matters

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Russia’s Flying Radar Fleet Gets Reinforcement as Another A-50U Returns

In early June 2026, Russian military aviation observers and...