Lucknow, May 11 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the capabilities of the BrahMos missile system while speaking at the inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. Referring to the recent military operation codenamed ‘Operation Sindoor’, Adityanath stated that the world had witnessed a glimpse of the missile’s prowess and, if that wasn't enough, people should ask Pakistan about its impact.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the time had come to completely eliminate terrorism and urged the nation to unite under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He reiterated the Prime Minister’s recent declaration that any future terrorist attack on Indian soil would be treated as an act of war. Adityanath characterized terrorism as a persistent threat and said it must be dealt with in the same language it understands. According to him, ‘Operation Sindoor’ sent a clear message to the world about India’s stance.
As per agency report, Adityanath expressed gratitude towards the Prime Minister and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for choosing Uttar Pradesh as a key hub in India’s defense production roadmap. He highlighted the strategic significance of the BrahMos facility and credited Singh for championing the establishment of the facility during his tenure as Defence Minister.
The BrahMos facility in Lucknow is part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, which was announced during the 2018 Investors Summit. Spread across six nodes—Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot—the corridor aims to boost defense manufacturing and self-reliance in the sector. The state government provided 80 hectares of land for the facility at no cost.
The BrahMos manufacturing unit, built over three and a half years, is set to produce one of the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles, with a range of 290 to 400 kilometers. During the event, the Chief Minister handed over appointment letters to selected youth and was also presented with a model of the missile.
Adityanath further stated that any self-reliant nation must be capable of producing its own defense equipment, citing Israel as an example of how internal capabilities can ensure external security. He expressed confidence that India is progressing strongly in this direction.
The Chief Minister detailed how Uttar Pradesh has already made significant strides in defense manufacturing. He noted the successful launch of an ammunition production unit in Kanpur and the arrival of anchor units such as PTC in Lucknow, which supports not just BrahMos but also other aerospace-related manufacturing.
According to the Chief Minister, around seven anchor units linked to BrahMos are being established. He shared that Uttar Pradesh’s target is to attract Rs. 50,000 crore in investment in the defense corridor and generate one lakh jobs. So far, 57 MoUs have been signed with an estimated Rs. 30,000 crore in investments and the potential to employ nearly 60,000 youth.
Adityanath reaffirmed the state’s commitment to providing land and logistical support for all future defense-related requirements, including those from DRDO and BrahMos Aerospace. The event was also attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, along with local MLA Rajeshwar Singh and other dignitaries.
With this new facility, Uttar Pradesh has solidified its position as a key contributor to India’s defense production ecosystem, becoming the second state after Tamil Nadu to establish a dedicated defense industrial corridor.
