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| Rs 300 crore BrahMos Missile Unit set to be inaugurated in Lucknow on May 11 | | | AGENCIES
LUCKNOW, May 8: Amid rising tension between India and Pakistan, India is poised to sharpen its military edge with a major boost to its strategic capabilities. In a significant development, the production of the world's most powerful supersonic cruise missile, BrahMos, is set to begin in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
The move comes under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's ambitious Defence Industrial Corridor, with the Lucknow node playing a key role in this national security initiative. On May 11, the BrahMos missile manufacturing unit will be officially inaugurated, marking a historic milestone in India's defense manufacturing journey.
Set up by BrahMos Aerospace with a Rs 300 crore investment, the unit marks a major stride toward self-reliance in defence. In December 2021, the Yogi government provided 80 hectares of land free of cost, and completing the plant from construction to production in just 3.5 years reflects the state's strong commitment.
Shrihari Pratap Shahi, ACEO of Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), said the state government, under CM Yogi's vision, not only provided free land for the BrahMos project, but also closely monitored its progress, enabling completion within just 3.5 years. The Lucknow node will also produce other defence equipment, giving the city and the state a new identity in the defence sector.
Amid rising India-Pakistan tension, setting up the BrahMos missile unit in Uttar Pradesh is a major strategic move. It will bolster India's military strength and position UP as a key contributor to national security and defence-driven development.
This will also be the first advanced, hi-tech unit of its kind in the state. It will help grow the aerospace industry and bring modern manufacturing technologies to Uttar Pradesh. The start of the BrahMos project will give many opportunities to existing aerospace companies in UP based on their work and experience. New technology for machinery and testing will also be developed.
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