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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Unholy Alliances – When Politics and National Security Collide

Managing national security is a complicated task beyond policy and military manoeuvres discussions. They enter a sphere where openness and discretion frequently find themselves...

Camouflage and Concealment in Modern Warfare: Evolving Strategies for Survival

Introduction In the ever-changing warfare landscape, camouflage and concealment have remained vital for military operations. From ancient hunting techniques to modern-day hybrid warfare, the art...

All you want to know about the current strife in Manipur

Historical Background The Indian state of Manipur is located in the country's northeastern corner and has a troubled political and social past. The recent unrest...

Unleashing the Dogs of War: Exploring the Use of Private Military Contractors for Hybrid Warfare by India

Historical Background Throughout history, mercenaries and other private actors have been used in various military and security activities and are nothing new. However, the modern...

Why China’s Conflict with India over Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh May Require More Than Military Might

The current standoff between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) has been a cause of concern for both countries and...

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Red Wings Chosen for First Commercial Tu-214 Deliveries in 2027  

The first commercially operated Tupolev Tu-214 is expected to...

The Recurring Contradictions of Indian Politics

In the sweltering political climate of 2026, India once...

Russia’s Latest Sarmat Launch Highlights New Era of Missile Competition 

Russia has once again brought global attention to its...

The Beijing Pivot: How a POTUS-China Summit Reshapes the World Order

President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing in mid-2026...