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.
Middle East on Edge: Tensions Rise as Israel Eyes Iran, and U.S. Repositions in the Region
The Middle East is once again at the epicenter of global tensions, with a sense of urgency permeating the air. According to CBS News,...
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...
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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...
