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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Serving the Nation: A Legacy of Valor and Resilience by India’s Armed Force

The British Government rejected options involving withdrawal from India for strategic reasons; they proceeded to work out the quantum of British troops that were...

India’s Stand Against China’s Hegemony Reshaping Geopolitics

India is currently in a state of inertia, assuming a prominent position within the geopolitical landscape. The new Century is purported to be the...

National Security Pawns: PM’s Shocking Statements for Short-Term Political Advantage

I am deeply disturbed by some of the statements made by the highest in the land on matters of national securities for narrow political...

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

IntroductionIn 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...

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Israel’s Most Important Defence Technology Is Not a Weapon

When India discusses defence cooperation with Israel, the conversation...

China’s LoongArch Vulnerability Raises Questions Over Russia’s Irtysh Processors

The debate over Russia's emerging "Irtysh" processors has taken...

Inside the Tu-214 VIP: Russia’s Unusual Alternative to Gulfstream 

The Tu-214 VIP is a rare example of a...

First Russian High-Speed Train Takes Shape at Urals Locomotives

Maxim Reshetnikov, the Russian Minister of Economic Development, visited...