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.
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...
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...
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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...
