Lt Col Manoj K Channan
328 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.
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How U.S. Disengagement is Reshaping Alliances Worldwide
As the geopolitical landscape evolves, major shifts in global alliances, economic structures, and military frameworks are reshaping the international order. The emergence of a...
The Ukraine Peace Deal: A Battle of Interests and Narratives
Bullfight critics, row on row, Fill the enormous Plaza de Toros, but only one is there who knows, and he is the one who...
Fighter Jets vs. Armed Drone Swarms: The Future of Indian Aerial Warfare
The recent Aero India event and the Indian Prime Minister's visit to the United States have reignited discussions on the Indian Air Force's (IAF)...
Countering Emerging Threats – Weaponized Drones and Cartel-Linked Security Challenges in India
The global proliferation of weaponized drones has transcended traditional warfare, posing unprecedented threats to national security. The recent authorization by cartels to deploy drone...
Critical Analysis of India’s Defence Spending and Exports
In the post-pandemic period, India's defense spending as a share of GDP has shown a downward trend. Defense expenditure, which consistently accounted for 2.3%...
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Qatar’s Chequebook Empire: The West Is Not Being Conquered. It Is Being Bought
Some countries invest in submarines, fighter aircraft, and long-range...
Russia’s Yak-130M Gets a Major Combat Upgrade—Now It Can Hunt Drones and Strike With Smart Bombs
Russia is transforming the Yak-130M from an advanced jet...
Russia’s Forgotten Tu-154M Is Flying Again—Why the Military Wants It Back
Russia's Aerospace Forces (VKS) have reportedly brought a restored...
Russia’s SJ-100 and MC-21 Face a Critical Engine Production Challenge
Russia's aspiration to increase domestic aircraft production is confronted...
