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.
How the war in Ukraine affects the development of military technology in India
Defence technology is a broad term that encompasses the use of technology in military operations, including research, development, acquisition, and deployment of systems and equipment...
Aero India 2023 – Aerospace Opportunities in India
Aero India, held annually in Bengaluru, India, offers several opportunities for Indian MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) in the Aerospace and Defence Sector....
Catalysing India’s Defence Exports for a $5 Trillion Economy
In any economy, all sectors contribute to the overall growth of its economy. The defence sector is critical, as it provides the wherewithal to...
CDS – The Challenges of Indian Theater commands
General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, former Eastern Army Commander, assumed office as the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) and Chairman Chiefs...
Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence – The Way Forward
The Prime Minister of India has popularised the slogan Atmanirbhar Bharat, which translates to "self-reliant India," to describe the country's economic growth ambitions. The...
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Russia’s 9-Seat VIP An-74D Turns Heads at RUBAE 2026
One of the most interesting aircraft at the 2026...
Russia’s T-14 Armata Suddenly Reappears—What Is Moscow Testing Now?
The T-14 Armata has once again appeared in Russian...
Why Cheap Drones, RPGs, and Pickups Are Challenging the World’s Most Advanced Armies
The most dangerous gap on today's battlefield is not...
