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.
Op Pawan – a Reappraisal of Its Contemporary Relevance in Future Out-of-area Operations
OP PAWAN represents a significant chapter in the history of the Indian Defence Forces. This article aims to take us through the pivotal events...
The Forgotten Heroes of Operation Pawan: Why India’s Bravest Soldiers Deserve More!
Operation Pawan remains a pivotal chapter in the annals of Indian military history, yet it is one that is often overshadowed by other conflicts. This operation, which took...
From Blitzkrieg to Jigsaw Warfare: India’ Mosaic Warfare Strategy for a Hybrid Age
In an era where the nature of warfare is rapidly evolving, traditional military strategies are increasingly challenged by asymmetric threats, including terrorism, insurgency, and...
Rehabilitating Returning Fighters: Counter Terrorism with Compassion
In the complex landscape of modern conflicts, a significant challenge for nations is addressing the issue of individuals who have taken up arms against...
King of the Peaks: Zorawar Singh and the Art of Himalayan Warfare
In the annals of military history, certain figures stand out for their strategic brilliance and leadership qualities. Zorawar Singh, a 19th-century military commander in...
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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...
India’s Strategic Imperative: Reform, Integration, and Rapid Response
The creation of CDF and the placement of all...
Russia and Belarus Finally Set a Date for the New Aircraft Meant to Replace the L-410
The Russian-Belarusian LMS-192 "Osvey" light multi-purpose aircraft is once...
Russia’s Railway Shunting Goes Digital as New Automation System Enters Testing
The first phase of testing for the Center for...
