Lt Col Manoj K Channan
317 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.
Securing Tomorrow: Navigating India’s Complex Security Landscape in 2024
India, a nation with a rich historical legacy and burgeoning global influence, stands at a critical juncture in its journey towards becoming a significant...
SPARSH Reimagined: Strategies for a Smooth Transition in Defense Pension Management
SPARSH (System for Pension Administration (Raksha)) is an online pension management system introduced by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It is designed...
Strategic Alliances and Tense Standoffs : India – Qatar Relations Amidst Global Espionage
In the complex mosaic of global politics, espionage often acts as an unseen force that reshapes the contours of international alliances and conflicts. Nations...
Overhauling DRDO: Unleashing the Full Potential of Indian Innovation
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is India's primary defence research and development agency. It was established in 1958 and falls under the...
Bhangarh Fort and Sariska Tiger Reserve: A Perfect Blend of Mystery and Wildlife
Weekend getaways are the new norm as India's young population is adventurous and is always on the "go". The introduction of new cars/SUVs and...
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The Fight for the Two Straits: Hormuz and Bab al‑Mandab, and What It Means for India
The Houthi seizure of Yemen’s Red Sea coast and...
Airtel Money: The IPO That Reveals India’s Edge in Africa
When an African payments company prepares for what could...
Russia Gets More Su-57s—But Nobody Knows Exactly How Many Are Now in Service
On September 24, 2026, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC)...
The Shadow Fleet Battle: Sanctions, AIS Blackouts, and the Missing Context
“The shadow fleet” has become one of the most...
