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.
Operation Sindoor: India’s Strategic Resolve and the Consequences of Pakistan’s Proxy War Doctrine
The audacious killings of Indian civilians at Pahalgam tore through the moral fabric of South Asia's supposed ceasefire stability, as tourists were murdered in...
India’s Civil Defense: Are We Ready for the Next War?
"You run and you run to catch up with the sun, but it's sinking,Racing around to come up behind you again.The sun is relatively...
Steel Without Strategy: The Indian Soldier’s Dilemma in a Leaderless Security Framework
As the Indian Armoured Corps commemorates its Raising Day — a moment to honor the steel sinews of our nation's conventional deterrence — it...
Israel Did It. Can India Unite Its Diverse Identities Too?
Patriotism is love and devotion to one's country, rooted in its people, culture, and values. Nationalism, however, often elevates one nation above others, fostering...
Changing Ethos and Traditions of the Indian Army: A Dangerous Drift
The Indian Army, traditionally grounded in professionalism, discipline, and a clear purpose, finds itself at a crucial juncture today. Subtle but significant changes at...
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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...
