‘Unit to boost nat'l security, job opportunities for youth'
Lucknow: Highlighting the capability of
during the launch of the manufacturing unit in Lucknow, Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh said that it is not just a missile but a "thunderous strike of Atmanirbhar Bharat"."BrahMos,
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with a speed of Mach 2.8 and a range of up to 500 km, is the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile," he said.BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility is located in Bhatgaon, under Sarojininagar assembly constituency, which is represented by Singh.
"The Rs 300 crore facility, built on 80 hectares of free land provided by the UP govt, was completed in just three-and-a-half years. This reflects the state's commitment towards promoting ease of doing business and transparent industrial policy," Singh said.Singh said that the facility would not only boost
but also create employment and training opportunities for youth. "The unit will produce lighter next-gen BrahMos missiles capable of being deployed in groups of five on fighter jets like the Sukhoi-30, and can be launched from land, air, and sea," he said.Singh also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives like Digital India, Skill India, and Make in India for driving self-reliance in defence, and praised Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for making UP a top investment destination.
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