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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Business
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BrahMos not just a weapon but a message of Indian armed forces' strength: Rajnath
1 2 Lucknow: Terming the BrahMos facility in Lucknow as a matter of pride for the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC), defence minister Rajnath Singh said the missile is a confluence of top defence technologies of India and Russia."BrahMos is not just one of the world's fastest supersonic cruise missiles, but a message of the strength of the Indian Armed Forces , a message of deterrence to adversaries, and a message of the nation's unwavering commitment to safeguarding its borders," he added."The inauguration of the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility coincides with National Technology Day. On this day in 1998, under then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's leadership, India demonstrated its capabilities through nuclear tests in Pokhran, which was achieved through dedicated efforts of scientists, engineers, and defence personnel," Rajnath Lucknow MP said, "The inauguration of the facility holds personal significance as it fulfils my vision of Lucknow's contribution to India's defence sector. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor The project completed in 40 months by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's regime is commendable."Rajnath said that the facility has already created around 500 direct and 1,000 indirect jobs, reflecting the state's growing stature as a defence manufacturing over 200 acres, the Lucknow facility will roll out existing BrahMos missiles to meet increased demand, but its specific purpose is to manufacture BrahMos NG (next generation) missiles. On an average 70-100 missiles will be produced per year. The Lucknow facility will become a major integration centre for the missile and will require a robust supply chain. Tier 1, 2 & 3 suppliers are expected to move operations to Lucknow and join the defence corridor. Industries such as the PTC industry, and many more are expected to join. These industries are spread over Noida, Greater Noida, Kanpur and other places. The facility will create employment for at least 25,000 people over five years."BrahMos facility will strengthen India's efforts towards self-reliance in defence and contribute to the socio-economic development of the region by generating significant direct & indirect employment," Rajnath the Missile Man of India and former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam who had said, "Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us; in this world, fear has no place, only strength respects strength", Rajnath said that India is one of the most powerful nations today and the facility will help in further strengthening India's power."A total of 180 MoUs have, so far, been signed in UPDIC with a proposed investment of Rs 34,000 crore, and an investment of Rs 4,000 crore has already been made. Major investments have been made in aircraft manufacturing, UAVs, drones, ammunition, composite and critical materials, small arms, textile and parachute etc. The highlight is that the participation of both public sector and the private sectors are being witnessed. In Lucknow itself, titanium and super alloy material plants are being started by PTC Industries Limited. In addition, the foundation of seven additional critical projects is being laid. This would accelerate the pace of India's self-reliance in the defence sector," the defence minister a recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, which said that global military expenditure has risen to USD 2,718 billion in 2024, Rajnath said that such a massive market is an opportunity India must seize."The launch of the BrahMos facility is a firm stride towards making India a significant player in the world's defence production ecosystem," he said."Given the current circumstances, it is crucial that we continue to achieve our goals in a time-bound and efficient manner," he credited the state government for creating a strong development ecosystem and implementing initiatives such as setting-up of UPDIC, establishment of DRDO's Defence Technology & Test Centre in Lucknow and hosting DefExpo in 2020. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
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11-05-2025
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Ask Pakistan about it: UP CM Adityanath says BrahMos missile used during Operation Sindoor
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that India's BrahMos missile was used during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The remarks came a day after both nations agreed to a ceasefire read more On Sunday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the glimpse of India's mighty BrahMos missile was seen during Operation Sindoor, amid speculation that the weapon system might have been used during the India-Pakistan confrontation . The remarks from the UP CM came a day after India and Pakistan came to an understanding of a ceasefire after four days of intense escalation. In all his bravado, Adityanath said that the time has come to deal a crushing blow to terrorism. The remarks from the UP CM came at the inauguration ceremony of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'What is the BrahMos missile? You have seen a glimpse of the valour of the BrahMos missile during Operation Sindoor. And if the glimpse was not visible, then ask Pakistanis about the strength of the missile,' Adityanath said in his speech at the event. #WATCH | Lucknow | UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, "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… — ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2025 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that any incident of terror will be considered a war. And until we completely crush terrorism, there will be no solution to this problem. The time has come to crush it and for this, the entire India, in one voice, has to unite under Modi's leadership,' he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader described terrorism as 'a dog's tail' that can never be straightened. 'Terrorism will not follow the language of love. We have to give a reply to it in its language. And in this direction, India has given a message to the world through Operation Sindoor,' he added. 'We have shown our strength': Singh Amid reports of India using BrahMos for the first time to strike targets in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Indian supersonic cruise missiles are a message of the strength of the armed forces and the country's deterrence against the enemy. 'We have shown our strength to the world. BrahMos is a message of strength of our armed forces, of deterrence against our enemy. Brahmos itself is a message to our enemy," Rajnath Singh said while addressing the event via video conference, as he could not travel to Delhi under the current circumstances". 'The anti-India and terrorist organisations that attacked the forehead of Mother India and wiped the vermilion (sindoor) from the foreheads of many families have been brought to justice by the Indian Army through 'Operation Sindoor'. For this, the entire nation is today saluting the Indian Armed Forces," he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Singh said that Operation Sindoo sent a strong message that terrorists will not be safe even in the land across the border. 'Operation Sindoor is not just a military action; it is a symbol of India's political, social, and strategic willpower. This operation demonstrates India's firm resolve against terrorism, as well as the strength and determination of its military. We have shown that whenever India takes action against terrorism, even land across the border will no longer be safe for terrorists and their masters," he averred. With inputs from PTI.
