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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Canada and India: Diplomatic Crossroads or New Horizons?

Democracy, diversity in culture, ethnicity, religion, and frequent personal interactions have all contributed to developing a close bond between the two nations.India's relationship with...

Remembrance of a Legacy: The Life and Times of Shri Sukhdev Raj Channan

Today, we take a moment to reflect on our loving, courageous, and honourable father, Shri Sukhdev Raj Channan, who passed away many years ago....

Indian Air Force’s Future Shock: The Dynamic Dimensions of Modern Air Warfare

In an era characterised by rapid technological progress, air combat is undergoing a fundamental transformation. The convergence of swarm drones, artificial intelligence (AI), machine...

Lip Service Nationalism: Are Politicians Exploiting Patriotism for Votes?

The timeless Chetwoode Motto of the Indian Military Academy, "The safety, honour, and welfare of your country come first, always and every time. The honour,...

Duty, Sacrifice, and Bravery: Religious Lessons for the Indian Defence Forces

Religions have always shaped civilisations, societies, and individuals by inculcating values, principles, and ethics. Drawing inspiration from Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, and Judaism, the...

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The Russian SJ-100 import-substitution programme has entered another important...

Russia Sends Giant Fishing Ship Through Arctic Route Toward Alaska’s Waters 

When the Russian ST-192 class supertrawler Mechanic Sizov steamed...

The Enemy Is Already on the Map

The belief that an advanced intelligence map must sit...

Russia’s 9-Seat VIP An-74D Turns Heads at RUBAE 2026

One of the most interesting aircraft at the 2026...