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New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow is set to create history in defense production on Saturday as Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will jointly flag off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace Unit in Sarojini Nagar.
This historic event will not only prove to be a major milestone for the Uttar Pradesh Defense Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) but will also strengthen India’s vision of self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
BrahMos Aerospace, the manufacturer of the world’s fastest and most advanced precision strike missile system, has successfully launched the first batch of BrahMos missiles from its new integration and test facility in Lucknow.
This state-of-the-art facility, inaugurated on May 11, 2025, is equipped with modern systems for missile assembly, integration, testing and final quality check. After successful trials, these missiles will be ready for deployment by the Indian Armed Forces.
During the event, the Defense Minister and the Chief Minister will inaugurate the booster building and watch a live demonstration of the booster docking process. They will also review the BrahMos simulator equipment as well as presentations on airframe and avionics, pre-dispatch inspection (PDI), and warhead building.
The ceremony will include a tree plantation initiative, a storage trolley demonstration, presentation of a GST bill and a cheque, and demonstration of a mobile autonomous launcher. DG (BrahMos) Jayateertha R Joshi will hand over the GST bill and check to CM Yogi Adityanath, symbolizing revenue generation for the state.
Continued production of BrahMos missiles will generate sustained GST revenue and create employment opportunities for highly skilled youth in Uttar Pradesh.
The BrahMos facility at Bhatgaon, Sarojini Nagar, is one of the most important projects under the Uttar Pradesh Defense Corridor. It carries out the entire process of assembly, integration and testing in accordance with the highest technical standards.
With the dispatch of its first missile consignment, UP has emerged as a key partner in the national “Make in India, Make for the World” initiative.
The Lucknow unit is the first to manage the entire manufacturing and testing process indigenously, strengthening both strategic autonomy and industrial growth.
BrahMos Aerospace has rapidly expanded its production capabilities to meet the growing demands of the Indian Armed Forces. The Lucknow facility will ensure timely fulfillment of domestic defense requirements while positioning itself to meet future international exports. This dedicated unit is a huge leap towards establishing Uttar Pradesh as a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing hub.
The advanced technologies being developed here will pave the way for the next generation variants of the BrahMos missile system, further strengthening India’s defence.
–IANS
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