Op Sindoor drives BrahMos demand, Lucknow titanium plant joins supply chain

India Today

17-07-2025

India's supersonic BrahMos missile has gained fresh momentum after Operation Sindoor dealt a decisive blow to terror and military bases inside Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has confirmed that more than 14 countries have now expressed interest in acquiring the powerful missile system, which is jointly developed by India and Russia.In response to this growing demand, a new BrahMos manufacturing facility was inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow shortly after Operation Sindoor. The city's contribution to India's missile capability has received a significant boost with PTC Industries Limited emerging as the country's first private manufacturer of titanium and superalloy components — crucial materials for missiles, submarines, and aircraft.advertisementWith this breakthrough, India has become the sixth nation in the world with the capacity to produce these advanced materials, joining the ranks of the United States, Russia, France, the United Kingdom, and China. The facility is part of the ambitious Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, under which more than seven defence industries have already begun operations.
PTC's Lucknow plant has now started supplying titanium raw material and precision components for BrahMos. Titanium's high strength-to-weight ratio and ability to withstand extreme heat make it indispensable for aerospace and defence applications.Sachin Agarwal, CMD of PTC Industries, highlighted that India had previously relied on imports for such critical inputs. "Earlier, we had depended on other countries for key components in aircraft and submarines. Now, India can produce them domestically. This closes a crucial gap and ensures no nation can blackmail us when we need these supplies the most," Agarwal said.PTC is also producing alloys for global aerospace majors, including Dassault Aviation for the Rafale fighter jets.The push for indigenous defence manufacturing has gained urgency as India looks to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, a need amplified by supply chain disruptions during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The chiefs of India's armed forces have repeatedly underlined that future wars will be fought with homegrown weapons and equipment.Operation Sindoor not only marked BrahMos's combat debut but also served as a demonstration of India's indigenous defence capabilities to the world. To meet the rising demand, a new strategic materials complex with four specialised units was inaugurated last month alongside the BrahMos production line in Lucknow.The integrated complex includes a primary metals facility for producing titanium and superalloy ingots, a large-scale casting unit, a forging plant for critical parts, and a precision machining centre for aerospace components such as jet engine blades and missile parts.- EndsTune InMust Watch