Lucknow, Oct 17 (UNI) Lucknow is set to make history in defence production tomorrow when Defence 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 landmark event marks a major milestone for the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) and reinforces India’s vision of self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
BrahMos Aerospace, producer of the world’s fastest and most advanced precision strike missile system, has successfully rolled out the first batch of missiles from its new Integration and Test Facility in Lucknow.
The state-of-the-art facility, inaugurated on May 11, 2025, is equipped with modern systems for missile assembly, integration, testing, and final quality control checks. Following successful trials, these missiles will be ready for deployment by the Indian Armed Forces.
During the ceremony, the Defence Minister and Chief Minister will inaugurate the Booster Building and witness a live demonstration of the booster docking process. They will also review presentations at the Airframe and Avionics, Pre-Dispatch Inspection (PDI), and Warhead Buildings, along with the BrahMos simulator equipment.
DG (BrahMos) Dr Jaytirth R. Joshi will hand over the GST bill and cheque to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, symbolising revenue generation for the state. The continuous production will provide sustained GST revenue and generate employment opportunities for highly skilled youth in Uttar Pradesh.
The BrahMos facility in Bhatgaon, Sarojini Nagar, stands as one of the most significant projects under the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor. It carries out the complete process of assembly, integration, and testing to the highest technical standards.
With the dispatch of its first missile consignment, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a key partner in the national “Make in India, Make for the World” initiative. The Lucknow unit is the first in the corridor to manage the entire manufacturing and testing process indigenously, reinforcing both strategic autonomy and industrial growth.
BrahMos Aerospace has rapidly scaled up its production capabilities to meet the increasing demands of the Indian Armed Forces. The Lucknow facility will ensure the timely fulfilment of domestic defence requirements while positioning itself to cater to future international exports. The advanced technologies being developed here will pave the way for next-generation variants of the BrahMos missile system.
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