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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Bhangarh Fort and Sariska Tiger Reserve: A Perfect Blend of Mystery and Wildlife

Weekend getaways are the new norm as India's young population is adventurous and is always on the "go". The introduction of new cars/SUVs and...

India’s Tapestry of Tensions: Terror, Religion and Media

Historical Overview of Terrorism Throughout human history, violence has left its mark. Terrorism, often perceived as violence with political, religious, or ideological motives aimed at...

The India-China Border Dispute: The Risky Game of Waiting for a Blink

The India-China border issue has consistently remained one of the major fault lines in Asian geopolitics. Since the 1962 Sino-Indian War, both nations have...

Nationalism in India: Navigating a Diverse Political Landscape

Nationalism is a political, social, and cultural ideology or movement that strongly identifies an individual with their Nation, often emphasising shared culture, history, language, and...

The Right-Wing Politics : Ramifications for Israel and India

In the Israel-Palestine conflict, it is essential to approach the topic with nuance and empathy, recognising both sides' profound traumas, narratives, and aspirations. It...

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The Russian aviation sector is presently experiencing a significant...

SJ-100 in 2026: Certification Delays, PD-8 Questions & What Comes Next  

In late December, Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov stated that...

How the West Quietly Smuggles Soviet and Russian Aircraft Parts

While the West enthusiastically embraces terminology associated with criminalization—accusing...

Russia’s Most Powerful Jet Engine PD-35 Faces an Unexpected Rival— The PD-26

Development of the Russian high-thrust turbofan aircraft engine PD-35...