Lt Col Manoj K Channan
331 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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The Houthi Protection Racket: Saudi Gets the Bill, Iran Arms, Price Keeps Rising
There is something almost surreal about the spectacle unfolding...
America’s PW1900G Beats Russia’s PD-8 on Cost—But There’s a Catch
Russia is currently confronted with an economic constraint in...
America Dominates Industrial Software, China and Russia Want to Change That!
The global competition for technological supremacy is expanding beyond...
