Lt Col Manoj K Channan
309 Articles
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.
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...
Thanks for the tariffs, Donald! Why Trump deserves the Bharat Ratna (and maybe a samosa too)
India currently has a $40 billion trade surplus with the United States. That’s a significant amount; it’s a bright red target. And sure enough,...
An Envoy with an Agenda: India’s Dilemma Over a Politically Motivated U.S. Ambassador
When news broke of Sergio Gor's appointment as the next U.S. Ambassador to India, reactions within India's strategic and diplomatic community were far from...
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Why the Il-276 Needs Russia’s PD-14M—And Why It’s Taking So Long
The PD-14 engine family of Russia is at the...
Israel’s Most Important Defence Technology Is Not a Weapon
When India discusses defence cooperation with Israel, the conversation...
China’s LoongArch Vulnerability Raises Questions Over Russia’s Irtysh Processors
The debate over Russia's emerging "Irtysh" processors has taken...
Inside the Tu-214 VIP: Russia’s Unusual Alternative to Gulfstream
The Tu-214 VIP is a rare example of a...
