Lt Col Manoj K Channan
310 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.
Red Carpet, Red Flags: The Strategic Shock of US-Pakistan Military Rapprochement
On 14 June, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, will attend the United States Army Day celebrations. This is not a mere...
Winning the War, Losing the Narrative: Strategic Messaging in OP SINDOOR
Operation SINDOOR has brought to light the evolving dynamics of military conflict in South Asia. Beyond the traditional aspects of warfare, the operation has...
Comparative Assessment of Chinese and Indian Air and Naval Forces
This presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of India across two major defense domains: Air Forces...
The Challenges of Manufacturing Jet Engines in India
Modern engineering reaches its peak in jet engine manufacturing. The fusion of metallurgy, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and digital controls in one compact, high-performance unit makes...
Three and a Half Front War: India’s Strategic Paradigm
The phrase "Three and a Half Front War" reflects the evolving and complex security dynamics that India now faces, building upon the framework envisioned...
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From Soviet Fighters to the MC-21: Inside Irkutsk’s Next Aviation Chapter
The Irkutsk Aviation Plant (IAP) is commemorating its 92nd...
New Russian Engines Revealed for Light Aircraft, Helicopters, and Drones
United Engine Corporation (UEC), a subsidiary of Rostec, is...
Pakistan’s New Command Era: Soft Coup in Pakistan: Military Takes Charge Pushing Aside Political Establishment
Pakistan is once again in the midst of political...
Gurudev, Compassion Without Truth Can Become Propaganda
India has never been merely a business destination or...
