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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Ladakh at the Crossroads: A Democratic Manifesto for India’s Northern Frontier

Ladakh, India's northernmost region and one of its most strategically sensitive territories, stands at a pivotal point in its history. Since its separation from...

From Gurukuls to Sweatshops: A Critical Review and Roadmap for Indian Education

The Indian education system, with its roots in the venerable Guru-Shishya parampara, has undergone a fascinating historical evolution. This journey, marked by the resilience...

Beyond 42: Building a Networked Air Power for a New Era

Operation Sindoor, the May 2025 cross-border strikes that dismantled terror networks in Pakistan-occupied territory, signaled a strategic shift in India's air power. For decades,...

A Life of Honour: Remembering Maj Dhruv Yadav, A Legacy for Future Generations

In the Armed Forces, uncertainty is the only constant. The stakes are unforgiving. The consequences echo across lifetimes. For those who wear the uniform...

Bagram Airfield: A Lens on Power, Rivalry, and the Lessons of History

Bagram Airfield, nestled in Afghanistan's Parwan Province, has re-emerged on the geopolitical stage in 2025. The contested hub represents more than just operational efficiency;...

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Meet Impulse-PVO — Russia’s New AI-Powered Anti-Drone Shield

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India May Build Russian SJ-100 Passenger Jets—First Civil Aircraft Made in India Since the 1980s!

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia's Public Joint Stock...