Lt Col Manoj K Channan
311 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.
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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5G Is Finally Coming to Russia in 2027. Here’s What Happens Next
Russia is finally on the brink of a more...
Russia Just Revealed a New Il-78—But Its Tail Number Raises Questions
A new Il-78MK-90A aerial refueling aircraft has been spotted...
Aeroflot Moves Away From AMOS as Russia Pushes Its Own Aviation Technology
In August 2026, it was reported that Aeroflot, the...
PD-14 Has a Smaller Fan Than Its Rivals—Here’s Why Russia Chose This Design
The Russian PD-14 engine, which was designed for the...
