Lt Col Manoj K Channan
313 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.
Blackout Operations and EMP/DEW Strikes: Strategic Considerations and Countermeasures
In the context of modern warfare, the use of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and directed energy weapons (DEW) has emerged as an urgent and significant...
America’s Hard Reset: The Trump Doctrine and India’s Balancing Act
Donald J. Trump's return to the White House as the 47th President of the United States marks a significant moment in global politics. On...
Preparing India for the Changing Global Geopolitical Dynamics
With Donald J. Trump sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, global geopolitics is undergoing a significant shift. The Russia-Ukraine war...
Operation PAWAN: Lessons for Future Military Interventions and Mechanized Warfare
Operation PAWAN was India's first significant overseas military intervention, launched in 1987 as part of the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord, a bilateral agreement between India...
Weaponized Drone Interdiction: A Cost-Effective Solution for India’s Defense and Security Forces
The escalating use of drones for smuggling drugs, arms, and ammunition across India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh has underscored the urgent need for...
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Russia-Belarus Chip Alliance Takes Shape: The Companies Building a New Semiconductor Chain
Russia and Belarus are currently engaged in discussions regarding...
Nuclear Challenges in the Indian Subcontinent
India and Pakistan have lived for decades under the...
Russia’s SJ-100 Faces Another Delay: Certification Now Pushed Into 2027
Russia’s import-substituted SJ-100 regional passenger aircraft is now expected...
Su-57 Can ‘Freeze’ in Mid-Air: Russia Says Its Wildest Maneuver Has a Combat Purpose
Su-57 demonstrations have long faced criticism for their impressive...
