Missiles in Lucknow, drones in Aligarh: How UP is powering India's defence future
Uttar Pradesh marked a major milestone in India's push for
defence self-reliance
with the launch of a
BrahMos missile manufacturing unit
in Lucknow recently. As per reports, the state has attracted Rs 28,475 crore worth of investments through, with 57 companies already receiving land and 87 in the process. The
Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor
was announced in the 2018–19
Union Budget
alongside another corridor in Tamil Nadu. It spans six cities — Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh, and Chitrakoot — each selected for their expressway access and existing or planned air connectivity. Jewar near Aligarh is expected to gain an international airport, and airstrips are planned in Chitrakoot and Jhansi.
From Lucknow to Aligarh
In
Lucknow,
the new BrahMos facility marks the start of high-end missile production, with over 100 cruise missiles in the pipeline. The unit will also produce
drones
and ammunition, supported by a dedicated testing facility. Around 3,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs are expected.
Kanpur
is hosting Asia's largest ammunition complex on 250 acres, set up by Adani Group. The facility will produce 41 weapon types, including drones, assault rifles, and light aircraft. Future expansion may take the investment to ₹3,000 crore.
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Jhansi facility
, named in memory of late Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, is spread across 531 hectares and has 16 firms.
Bharat Dynamics Limited
is leading with a Rs 140 crore missile plant, part of a broader Rs 400 crore investment. Other contributors include Saab AB and Indian arms manufacturers.
In
Agra
, BHEL is setting up a Rs 400 crore radar and communication equipment facility on 123 hectares. Though construction is at an early stage, Agra is projected to become a key player in electronic warfare systems. Employment estimates are still being finalised.
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Aligarh
has been identified as a drone and anti-drone hub, with 24 firms allotted land. Among them are Verwin Defence, Smith & Wesson (manufacturing revolvers and pistols), and Amit Industries (producing radar systems).
Chitrakoot
is emerging as a future-ready defence cluster with 85% of land already acquired. Development here includes drone, helicopter, missile, tank, robotic system production, and a firing range. Anshul Metal and Polymers is investing Rs 6,000 crore alone.
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