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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Israel’s Intelligence Puzzle: How Hamas Outsmarted the Best

The attack by the Palestinians, Operation Al Aqsa Flood, across the Gaza Strip at twenty-two locations had caught the Israel Defence Forces off guard...

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...

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The Trump-Iran Deal: Why India’s Security Must Never Depend on Washington’s

The 14 Point agreement between the Trump administration and...

Mystery Surrounds Reported Return of Russian-Made Elbrus Chips

In mid-June 2026, the country's technology and defense-oriented media...

Why Russia’s Latest Phosphorus Breakthrough Matters for the Global Chip Industry

Russia has successfully launched its first-ever production of ultra-pure...

64 Hours in the Sky: The New Development Bringing Russia’s MC-21 Closer to Service

The MC-21-310, Russia's premier narrow-body passenger aircraft project, serves...