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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Women in the Military: Breaking Barriers and Building a Balanced Leadership

The integration of women into armed forces worldwide has been a subject of considerable debate and progressive action. From strategic discussions in military academies...

Remembering Smt. Santosh Channan: A Legacy of Love and Service

Our beloved mother, Smt. Santosh Channan was born on 10 May 1938 in Lahore, Pakistan. Her life was an extraordinary journey of love, resilience,...

Triple-Shield Technology: New Indian Defense Structure Resists Bombs, Bullets, and Fire

The Government of India's ambitious Make in India initiative has ignited a wave of innovation and technological advancement across diverse sectors. Focusing on indigenization...

India-US Modern Diplomacy: Navigating National Interests, Strategic Partnerships, and Economic Synergies

Shared democratic ideals, strategic interests, and robust economic ties shape the dynamic and multifaceted relationship between India and the United States. As the world's...

Essential Features of a Future-Ready Combat Vehicle for Modern Battlefields

As warfare becomes increasingly complex and multifaceted, the design of combat vehicles must evolve to meet both conventional and unconventional threats. Today's battlefields demand...

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Inside Russia’s Secret Digital Factory Network Powering Jet Engines

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