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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Defence testing lab to come up at Sidco estate in Trichy
1 2 Trichy: Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (Tidco) has finalised a 1.4 acre site inside Thuvakudi Small Industries development Corporation (Sidco) industrial estate near NIT Trichy to develop Advancing Mechanical & Material Defence Testing lab at an outlay of Rs 50 crore. The integrated testing facility will function under public-private collaboration involving major public sector companies including BEML and HAL to engage in high-end testing and certification of materials for aerospace and defence companies in the state. Proposed under Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS), the lab, named System Testing and Research in Advanced Material (STREAM) foundation, will have comprehensive infrastructure comprising at least 40 testing machinery on 13,000 square feet floor space. As the state govt already has a built-up space of 3,000 square feet in Thuvakudi Sidco complex, Tidco has simultaneously launched procurement procedures to buy material testing equipment while expanding the built-up space. "The aerospace and defence testing lab will decentralize the investment and boost Tamil Nadu's leadership in defence and aerospace sector. Since Trichy as a node of the defence industrial corridor has an established ecosystem for metal fabrication, the lab will be a game changer," Wing Commander P Madhusoodhanan, vice-president, (aerospace and defence), Tidco, told TOI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo As the aerospace and defence sector requires high quality standards, lack of a comprehensive material testing facility in Trichy was so far discouraging industries from exploring new business areas. Once the facility becomes operational, testing requirements will be satisfied locally, said Tidco officials. "The material testing lab in Thuvakudi is set to play an important role in the state's industrial ecosystem. Skill development service for workers will be provided at the lab. Volume of production done by local companies will certainly increase. Initially, around 30-40 people will be employed in the testing lab," Angayasamy Subbiah, managing partner, Vaidheswaran industries, an industry partner of the proposed STREAM Lab, said. The proposed common testing facility will provide quality certification and validation services for local industries to manufacture products for major defence and aerospace companies. "Not only defence and aerospace, even ancillary units of Bhel Trichy will benefit since material grade and quality testing is a key component in manufacturing," N Kanagasabapathy, coordinator, Bhel small-scale industries (Bhelsia), said. The integrated testing lab is set to become operational by December. Tidco said that the lab will run as a non-profit company, generating revenue only to sustain the operations and maintenance.
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.
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Lucknow's BrahMos unit ‘jewel in the crown' of Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor
The BrahMos production unit complex in Lucknow is considered the 'jewel in the crown' of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor project. With the inauguration of the unit on Sunday, the state capital has entered the league of cities producing cruise missiles. Located in Sarojini Nagar of the Defence Corridor's Lucknow node, the project has been completed in three-and-a-half years. The facility will manufacture the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile—a joint India-Russia project with a range of 290 to 400 km and a top speed of Mach 2.8. The BrahMos can be launched from land, sea, or air and uses a 'fire and forget' system, making it highly precise and difficult to intercept. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the UP Defence Corridor project on November 21, 2021 in Jhansi. Built at a cost of ₹300 crore, the BrahMos production unit in Lucknow stands on 80 hectares (200 acres) of land provided free of cost by the Yogi Adityanath government. Launched by PM Modi at the UP Investors Summit in Lucknow on February 21, 2018, the defence corridor spans six strategic nodes—Kanpur, Jhansi, Lucknow, Aligarh, Agra, and Chitrakoot—under the supervision of the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA). The six nodes are located near major expressways like the Purvanchal Expressway and the Ganga Expressway to ensure smooth transport and logistics. The foundation stone for a Defence Testing Infrastructure System (DTIS) was also laid at the Lucknow node. This system will help in testing and certifying defence products. Defence minister Rajnath Singh and CM Yogi Adityanath also laid the foundation stones for four new state-of-the-art manufacturing units. These include an Aerospace Precision Casting Plant for critical components used in jet engines and aircraft systems, and an Aerospace Forge Shop and Mill Products Plant, which will manufacture bars, rods, and sheets from titanium and super alloys. Further expanding indigenous capabilities, the Aerospace Precision Machining Shop will handle ultra-fine machining of jet engine components. The Strategic Powder Metallurgy Facility will produce titanium and super alloy metal powders using indigenous technology—a first in India, the state government claimed. The campus also features the Stride Academy, which will provide practical training to youth in defence and aerospace technologies. A dedicated research and development centre will drive innovation in materials, processes, and indigenous technology development. In the next five to seven years, missiles worth ₹900 crore are expected to be manufactured in the Defence Corridor. BrahMos Aerospace was created as a joint venture between the Indian government's DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and 'JSC' 'MIC' NPO Mashinostroyenia (NPOM) of the Russian government. The company was established in India after an agreement was signed between the two governments on February 12, 1998. BrahMos Aerospace was set up with 50.5% Indian and 49.5% Russian ownership, and it is the first defence joint venture of its kind that is established by the Indian government with a foreign government, according to a government statement. TRAINEE TECHNICIANS GET APPOINTMENT LETTERS BrahMos has appointed 36 trainee technicians for the project. They will be given ₹30,000 per month. CM Yogi Adityanath handed over appointment letters to five candidates at the ceremony on Sunday .
NDTV
11-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
100 To 150 Missiles Every Year: Inside India's New BrahMos Production Unit
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday virtually inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. The state-of-the-art unit is built under the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, which consists of six key nodes - Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot. The Lucknow unit will assemble and test the existing supersonic BrahMos cruise missiles and also produce the lighter, next-generation (NG) variants that will dramatically boost India's precision-strike capabilities from land, air, and sea. The Lucknow unit will assemble and test the existing supersonic BrahMos cruise missiles and also produce the lighter, next-generation (NG) variants that will dramatically boost India's precision-strike capabilities from land, air, and sea. What Is BrahMos? BrahMos is a universal precision-strike missile that can be launched from land, sea, and air platforms. It is designed for day-and-night operations in all weather conditions. With multi-role, multi-target, and multi-platform capabilities, BrahMos has earned the reputation of a true force multiplier on the modern battlefield. It has undergone over 100 successful test firings. About The BrahMos Production Unit The facility is designed to manufacture 80 to 100 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles annually and will later scale up to produce 100 to 150 next-generation variants each year. It is developed by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya (Scientific Production Association of Machine-Building). The unit will produce missiles which will have a range of 290 to 400 km and will fly at a top speed of Mach 2.8 (approximately 3,430 kmph). The BrahMos missile uses a "fire and forget" guidance system for high-precision strikes, IANS reported. The next-generation BrahMos variant is significantly lighter at 1,290 kg (down from 2,900 kg), enabling fighter jets like the Sukhoi Su-30MKI to carry up to three missiles instead of just one. Inside The Facility And What It Offers The missile unit has been constructed at a cost of Rs 300 crore on 80 hectares of land provided free of charge by the Uttar Pradesh government. The foundation stone for the facility was laid in 2021, and the entire project was completed in a short span of just three and a half years. The Lucknow unit will also house the Titanium and Super Alloys Materials Plant, officially known as the Strategic Materials Technology Complex, for producing aerospace-grade materials critical for defence systems. A separate facility -- the Defence Testing Infrastructure System (DTIS) -- will also have its foundation stone laid during the event. DTIS will serve as a dedicated hub for testing and certifying a wide range of defence products. The corridor was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2018 Global Investors' Summit. Uttar Pradesh is the second state, after Tamil Nadu, to establish a dedicated defence corridor.
India Today
11-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Rajnath Singh to inaugurate BrahMos production unit, will make 100 missiles a year
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will virtually inaugurate the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile production unit at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor in Lucknow on Sunday, amid rising military tensions with Pakistan. The facility is designed to manufacture 80 to 100 missiles at a cost of Rs 300 crore, the production unit will produce the BrahMos missiles, which has a range of 290 to 400 km and a top speed of Mach 2.8. Developed by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India and Russia, the missile can be launched from land, sea, or air and follows a 'fire and forget' guidance Generation BrahMos DetailsFrom the newly launched Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow, 80 to 100 BrahMos missiles will be produced annually. In addition, 100 to 150 next-generation BrahMos missiles will also be manufactured each year. The next-generation missiles will be ready and delivered within one far, fighter jets like the Sukhoi can carry only one BrahMos missile. However, they will now be able to carry up to three next-generation BrahMos next-generation BrahMos missile will have a strike range of over 300 kilometres and weigh 1,290 kilograms, compared to the current BrahMos missile, which weighs 2,900 production unit was announced as part of the Defence Industrial Corridor initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2018 Global Investors' Summit. The foundation stone was laid in missiles are a joint development by India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya and are considered a key component of India's defence with the manufacturing unit, the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility will also be inaugurated. This facility will handle the assembly and testing of the missiles, according to an official Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also attend the Titanium and Super Alloys Materials Plant (Strategic Materials Technology Complex) will be launched at the same event. It will produce materials used in aerospace and defence the foundation stone for the Defence Testing Infrastructure System (DTIS) will be laid. DTIS will be used for testing and certifying defence BrahMos production unit, built over 80 hectares of land provided free by the Uttar Pradesh government, was completed in three and a half UP Defence Industrial Corridor has six nodes — Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot — and aims to attract major defence investments. Uttar Pradesh is the second state after Tamil Nadu to establish such a corridor, the statement InMust Watch
