NewzVille Desk
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on 18 October, 2025, jointly flagged-off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow.
The state-of-the-art facility, a key component of UP Defence Industrial Corridor, was virtually inaugurated by Raksha Mantri on May 11, 2025, and within five months, the first batch of missiles was ready for deployment.
Speaking on the occasion, Singh described BrahMos as not just a missile, but a symbol of the growing indigenous capabilities of the nation. “The missile features a traditional warhead and an advanced guided system and possesses the capability to strike long distances at supersonic speeds. This combination of speed, accuracy, and power makes BrahMos one of the best systems in the world. It has become the backbone of our Armed Forces,” he added.
Highlighting the role of BrahMos in Operation Sindoor, Rajnath Singh stated that the missile demonstrated that it has moved far beyond a trial and has become the greatest practical proof of national security. He stated that every inch of Pakistan’s territory is now within the reach of BrahMos. “Operation Sindoor is proof that victory has become a habit for us, and now we must further enhance our capabilities. The operation was just a trailer. It has made Pakistan realise what might follow,” he added.
In his address, the UP Chief Minister described Brahmos as a missile of Aatmanirbharta, which is fulfilling the defence needs of the country.
He expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh for giving Lucknow an opportunity to become a part of the movement towards self-reliance in defence, by becoming a centre for production of Brahmos missiles.
The Chief Minister added that the missiles manufactured in Lucknow are an assurance of safety and prosperity of the people of the nation. He applauded the progress made in all the six nodes of the UP Defence Industrial Corridor, informing that more than 15,000 youth have received jobs in the state.
