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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From RIAF to IAF: A Remarkable Transformation of India’s Air Power

Rising above the clouds, defending the skies, the Indian Air Force stands as a testament to valour, commitment, and national pride The Indian Air Force...

Indian Government’s ‘Impairment Relief’ Decision Raises Questions About Its Commitment to the Military

The Indian Armed Forces have always stood tall, defending the nation through times of Peace and War. Historically, veterans and serving soldiers have received...

Societal Divides in Canada: Indian Diaspora Fragmentation Threatens Unity

"You can't keep snakes in your backyard and expect them only to bite your neighbours. You know, eventually, those snakes are going to turn...

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....

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Russia’s Ka-226T Flies Again — But This Time Without French Engines

Russia’s effort to rebuild its light helicopter industry around...

Did Sanctions Make Russia’s New Airliner Too Heavy?

The issue of whether Russia's MC-21 airliner became considerably...

When Citizens Fall Silent: National Well-Being, Democratic Responsibility and the Duty to Speak

Every nation, irrespective of its economic strength, political stability,...

Russian Pilots Raise Questions Over IL-114-300 Engine Design

The Ilyushin Il-114-300, Russia's latest regional turboprop, is currently...