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India.com
13-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Speed of 3400 kmph, range of 400 km; who makes the BrahMos missile that rattled Pakistan?
New Delhi: The 'BrahMos' missile has become a symbol of India's defense strength. During 'Operation Sindoor', when BrahMos was launched, Pakistan had nowhere to hide. The destruction caused by BrahMos is all over the internet in the form of images. The Pakistanis are also astonished. They are searching for who manufactures the 'BrahMos' missile and where its production units are located. BrahMos is referred to as a force multiplier because it strikes the enemy accurately and swiftly. Its specialties include multi-role, multi-platform, and multi-target capabilities. This missile is now making waves in the international market. About BrahMos missile BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from land, sea, and air. It features a 'fire and forget' system which means that once the target is locked, it does not require further guidance. It is capable of operating day and night and in all weather conditions. So far, more than 100 successful tests have been conducted. Its range is between 290 and 400 kilometers and it can reach speeds of Mach 2.8 (about 3,430 km/h). Recently, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility. This state-of-the-art unit has been established under the Uttar Pradesh Defense Industrial Corridor, which spans six major nodes, Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot. Lucknow centre The new Integration and Testing Center in Lucknow will produce 80 to 100 supersonic BrahMos missiles each year. Later, this capacity can be increased to 100 to 150 next-generation BrahMos missiles. This unit covers an area of 80 hectares and was provided with land free of cost by the Uttar Pradesh government. Its total cost is approximately Rs 300 crore. The weight of the next-gen BrahMos will be just 1,290 kg, while it used to weigh up to 2,900 kg earlier. The advantage of this will be that Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets like the Sukhoi Su-30MKI will now be able to carry three missiles simultaneously instead of one.
India.com
12-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
150 Missiles a Year? India's New BrahMos Hub Is Ready To Fire
New Delhi: With an aim to to revolutionise the India's defence capabilities, Union Minister Rajnath Singh unveild a state-of-the-art missile production facility in Lucknow on May 11. The facility will assemble and test one of the country's most advanced weapons systems, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. Virtually inaugurated by the defence minister, the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility is part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC), an initiative to strengthen indigenous defence production and reduce dependence on imports. The Lucknow hub joins five other defence nodes in the state tha are located in Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh and Kanpur. Mass-Production Of Strategic Weapon The new unit is expected to begin manufacturing 80 to 100 BrahMos missiles annually, with plans to scale up the production to 150 units per year as it transitions to the lighter and next-generation (NG) variants. These upgraded missiles will enhance deployment flexibility across land, air and naval platforms, offering India greater reach and deterrence in high-stakes military scenarios. Developed by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya, the BrahMos missile has earned its reputation as a formidable precision-strike weapon. Capable of flying at speeds up to Mach 2.8 (approximately 3,430 km/h), the missile can engage targets at ranges between 290 and 400 kilometers. Its 'fire-and-forget' capability allows for high-accuracy strikes with minimal operator intervention. The NG version of the missile marks a technological leap. Weighing just 1,290 kg compared to its predecessor's 2,900 kg, the lighter BrahMos variant allows fighter jets such as the Su-30MKI to carry up to three missiles simultaneously. It will improve sortie effectiveness and operational flexibility. Designed For Scale And Speed The Lucknow facility has been built on an 80-hectare plot provided by the Uttar Pradesh government at no cost, with an overall project investment of Rs 300 crore. From groundbreaking in 2021 to full operational status in four years, the unit represents one of India's fastest defence infrastructure turnarounds. Apart from missile assembly and testing, the facility will host the Titanium and Super Alloys Materials Plant, formally known as the Strategic Materials Technology Complex, for producing aerospace-grade materials crucial to modern weapons systems. A separate Defence Testing Infrastructure System (DTIS) facility, whose foundation was also laid during the event, will function as a national testing ground for various defence technologies. Expansion of Defence Corridor Vision Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2018 Global Investors' Summit, the UPDIC aims to position India as a major defence exporter while creating local jobs and boosting regional economies. After Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh is the second Indian state to establish a full-scale defence manufacturing corridor. With the BrahMos integration unit now operational, India takes a step toward aligning its strategic defence goals with self-reliance. And with production set to ramp up sharply, the missile that can be launched from land, air or sea may soon become a more frequent presence in India's growing arsenal.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
‘Naya Uttar Pradesh' is reaching new milestones: Yogi
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility, as well as the Strategic Material Technology Complex in Lucknow, through a virtual event hosted by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This inauguration was held on the eve of National Technology Day. During the event, the Chief Minister emphasised that in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, 'New Uttar Pradesh' is reaching new milestones in achieving self-reliance in the defence sector by embracing the Make in India initiative. He also congratulated the senior officials from DRDO who took part in the event and the people of the state on the occasion.
News18
11-05-2025
- Business
- News18
As Rajnath Singh Inaugurates BrahMos Plant In UP, Here's How India's Defence Production Is Set To Skyrocket
Last Updated: Not only does it establish UP and India on the global map of defence manufacturing, but it is also one of Rajnath Singh's gifts to the people of his constituency, Lucknow The BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility, set up in a joint venture with the Russian government, is one of defence minister Rajnath Singh's pet projects. Not only does it establish Uttar Pradesh and India on the global map of defence manufacturing, but it is also one of Rajnath Singh's gifts to the people of his constituency, Lucknow. 'Today is personally a big day for me as I have realised the aim to make Lucknow a defence manufacturing hub. 500 direct jobs and 1,000 indirect jobs will be created here," said Singh on Sunday as he virtually inaugurated the BrahMos production unit at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor in Lucknow amid swirling military tensions with Pakistan. World's fastest supersonic missile Touted as the world's fastest supersonic missile, BrahMos production in Lucknow would also see seven ancillary units related to it coming up in the city. 'Private defence manufacturers like PTC Industries are expanding in the region and setting up a titanium and super alloy plant in Lucknow. Very soon the entire region, including Kanpur, would re-emerge as a manufacturing hub," said Rajnath Singh. Remembering Vajpayee Stating that BrahMos is a strong message of India's defence might, Rajnath also invoked former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. 'On this very day, during Vajpayee ji's tenure as PM, we tested our nuclear capability in Pokhran," he said. Singh said that the entire BrahMos project had come up in a record 40-month period and was part of the visionary Defence Corridor project announced by Prime Minister Modi. The BrahMos unit in Lucknow will be the 'centrepiece" of the Defence Corridor Project in Uttar Pradesh. India will manufacture its next-generation BrahMos (BrahMos-NG) at this unit, and Rs 3,000 crore has been committed as an investment for the project by BrahMos Aerospace, the joint venture of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India and NPO Mashinostroeyenia of Russia. Rs 1,500 crore of investment will come in phase one, and more than 100 BrahMos missiles will be manufactured here in the next three years. 80 hectares of land were allotted at a nominal cost. The BrahMos Unit will be the centre of production, which will make the main difference in the upcoming Defence Corridor in UP. First Published:
India Gazette
11-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Ask people of Pakistan power of BrahMos: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow on Sunday, said that if anyone has not seen the 'power' of the BrahMos missile, then they must ask Pakistan. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility, UP CM Yogi Adityanath also attended the event in Lucknow. He further emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that any other act of terrorism will be considered as an 'act of war'. CM Yogi asserted that terrorism can never accept the language of love, because it has to be answered in its language and through Operation Sindoor, India has given a message to the whole world. 'You must have seen a glimpse of the BrahMos missile during Operation Sindoor. If you didn't, then just ask the people of Pakistan about the power of the BrahMos missile. PM Narendra Modi has announced that any act of terrorism going forward will be considered an act of war. The problem of terrorism can not be solved till we don't crush it completely. To crush terrorism, we all have to fight together in one voice under PM Narendra Modi's leadership. Terrorism can never accept the language of love. It will have to be answered in its own language. Through Operation Sindoor, India has given a message to the whole world', CM Yogi said. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the event virtually and expressed his happiness of attending the event. He said that he wanted to attend the event in person but due to ongoing situations it was necessary for him to stay in Delhi. 'At the inauguration of BrahMos Integration & Testing Facility Center today, I feel delighted to speak with you. I wanted to attend in person. But you know why I couldn't come. Looking at the situation we are facing, it was important for me to be in Delhi. So, I am joining you via video conferencing', Rajnath Singh said. Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for the Defence Technology & Test Centre and BRAHMOS Manufacturing Centre, established by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on December 26, 2021. According to an official release, a first-of-its-kind Defence Technologies & Test Centre (DTTC), over approximately 22 acres, is set up to accelerate the growth of the defence and aerospace manufacturing clusters in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UP DIC). The BRAHMOS Manufacturing Centre, announced by BrahMos Aerospace, is a modern, state-of-the-art facility in the Lucknow node of UP DIC. It covers over 200 acres and produces the new BRAHMOS-NG (Next Generation) variant, which carries forward the lineage of the BRAHMOS weapons system. (ANI)
