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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 .
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Rajnath Singh launches BrahMos unit to produce one of world's fastest supersonic cruise missiles amid India-Pakistan tensions
Amid escalating military conflict with Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. #Operation Sindoor India responds to Pak's ceasefire violation; All that happened India-Pakistan ceasefire reactions: Who said what Punjab's hopes for normalcy dimmed by fresh violations Built at a cost of Rs 300 crore, the facility will manufacture one of the world's fastest supersonic cruise missiles, with a range of 290 to 400 km and a top speed of Mach 2.8. The missile, a product of BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India and Russia, can be launched from land, sea, or air and uses a "fire and forget" system. "The facility will be a key part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor and represents India's commitment to self-reliant defence manufacturing. It includes not only missile production but also testing, integration, and a materials complex for aerospace-grade components," said Ministry of Defence. What are key specifications of the facility? 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. It will facilitate industries through establishing a centralised state-of-the-art technology infrastructure, which will accelerate the product development and reduce the induction time & the turnaround time for the futuristic systems development through its six subcentres. . The corridor extends across six locations — Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot. The programme also involves laying the foundation stone for a Defence Testing Infrastructure System in Lucknow for product certification purposes. Live Events This unique setup will act as a bridge for Industries & Startups to grasp the DRDO's IPRs, Patents & ToTs. It will extend holistic handholding to Industries, Startups & Academia in UP DIC. It will promote the growth of Industries & Startups in UPDIC and Ease of Doing Business and contribute to building an AtmaNirbhar Bharat. The release stated that the BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile system is one of the most successful missile programmes in the world. India has undertaken jointly in partnership with its closest strategic ally Russia. As the world's best and fastest precision-guided weapon, BRAHMOS has fortified India's deterrence power in the 21st century. Designed and developed by the India-Russia JV entity BrahMos Aerospace, the supersonic cruise missile BRAHMOS has continued to evolve as the most versatile weapon in its genre. To carry forward this excellent lineage, BrahMos Aerospace has initiated work on a new, more advanced variant of the missile - BRAHMOS-NG. This new missile, having smaller, lighter and smarter dimensions, would be designed for deployment on a wider number of modern military platforms, including land, sea, underwater and air. It will hugely bolster the Indian military's modern combat capability and flexibility in the next few years. The state-of-the-art Defence Technologies & Test Centre is set up to implement the MoU exchanged between Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) and DRDO during DefExpo-2020 at Lucknow in the presence of the Defence Minsiter and the UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Indian forces on alert: Every misadventure and future escalation by Pakistan will be responded to with strength and decisive action, Indian military said on Saturday. The remarks came shortly after the two neighbours reached an understanding to stop military actions. "While we will be adhering to the understanding reached today, we remain fully prepared to defend India's sovereignty," Commodore Raghu Nair said. We remain fully operationally ready to launch whatever operations may be required in defence of the nation, he said at a media briefing. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
India Gazette
11-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
India commissions BrahMos missiles production unit amid ceasefire
The new manufacturing facility will help New Delhi increase its defense stockpile in a volatile environment India has inaugurated a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile production unit in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, according to Defense Ministry officials. The facility, inaugurated by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, will manufacture one of the world's fastest supersonic cruise missiles, with a range of 290-400km and speeds up to Mach 2.8, officials from the ministry added. BrahMos Aerospace is a joint Indo-Russian venture launched in 2005. It was named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers. India's Defense Research and Development Organization has a 50.5% stake in the company, while Russian NPO Mashinostroyenia holds 49.5%. In addition to the manufacturing unit, the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility has also been launched. This facility will be crucial for the testing and assembly of missiles, the Defense Ministry officials added. The event also saw the laying of the foundation stone for the Defence Testing Infrastructure System (DTIS), which will be developed at the unit, to test and certify defense products. Built at a cost of $35 million, the BrahMos production unit in Lucknow was completed in three-and-a-half years, according to officials. In March, India's Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) had approved the procurement of 250 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, according to India Today TV, citing unnamed sources. The BrahMos missile has become a crucial part of the Indian military's arsenal. It is designed for high-precision, long-range strikes against ground targets and can engage threats on land, sea, and underwater platforms. Initially, the missile had a range of 290 kilometers (180 miles), but continuous upgrades have increased its range and enhanced its strategic capabilities. The developments come after Russia and India signed a new defense pact in February this year. The new agreement streamlines logistics and enhances cooperation between the armed forces of the two nations, facilitating joint military operations and activities, ministry officials said. Currently, around 60% of the Indian military's equipment is of Russian origin. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative, the country is also working towards indigenization of its defense sector and has achieved success in some areas with support from private players.
Economic Times
11-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
India's defence arsenal expands as BrahMos production unit and key military projects set for inauguration in Lucknow today
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, a major boost to India's defence capabilities is set to take place in Lucknow today. The BrahMos missile production unit , built at a cost of Rs 300 crore, will be officially inaugurated at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor This new facility will produce the BrahMos, one of the fastest supersonic cruise missiles in the world. With a range of 290 to 400 km and a top speed of Mach 2.8, the missile can be launched from land, sea, or air. It follows a 'fire and forget' mechanism and is developed by BrahMos Aerospace , a joint venture between India and with the manufacturing unit, the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility will also be launched. This facility will help in testing and assembling the missile systems, an official statement Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the event in person, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will join virtually from other defence projects will also be opened during the event. One of them is the Titanium and Super Alloys Materials Plant , also known as the Strategic Materials Technology Complex. It will produce top-grade materials used in aerospace and addition, the foundation stone of the Defence Testing Infrastructure System (DTIS) will be laid. DTIS will help in testing and certifying defence equipment and BrahMos production unit has been completed in three and a half years and is spread across 80 hectares of land, which was provided free of cost by the Uttar Pradesh government The Defence Industrial Corridor in Uttar Pradesh was first announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018. It has six key locations: Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot, and is aimed at making India more self-reliant in defence Pradesh is the second state in India, after Tamil Nadu, to establish such a corridor, the statement from PTI
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India's defence arsenal expands as BrahMos production unit and key military projects set for inauguration in Lucknow today
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, a major boost to India's defence capabilities is set to take place in Lucknow today. The BrahMos missile production unit , built at a cost of Rs 300 crore, will be officially inaugurated at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor This new facility will produce the BrahMos, one of the fastest supersonic cruise missiles in the world. With a range of 290 to 400 km and a top speed of Mach 2.8, the missile can be launched from land, sea, or air. It follows a 'fire and forget' mechanism and is developed by BrahMos Aerospace , a joint venture between India and with the manufacturing unit, the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility will also be launched. This facility will help in testing and assembling the missile systems, an official statement Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the event in person, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will join virtually from other defence projects will also be opened during the event. One of them is the Titanium and Super Alloys Materials Plant , also known as the Strategic Materials Technology Complex. It will produce top-grade materials used in aerospace and addition, the foundation stone of the Defence Testing Infrastructure System (DTIS) will be laid. DTIS will help in testing and certifying defence equipment and BrahMos production unit has been completed in three and a half years and is spread across 80 hectares of land, which was provided free of cost by the Uttar Pradesh government The Defence Industrial Corridor in Uttar Pradesh was first announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018. It has six key locations: Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot, and is aimed at making India more self-reliant in defence Pradesh is the second state in India, after Tamil Nadu, to establish such a corridor, the statement from PTI
