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Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
BrahMos unit in Lucknow will strengthen India's self-reliance in defence sector: Rajnath Singh
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre would strengthen India's efforts towards aatma-nirbharta (self-reliance) in the defence sector. He made the remarks after virtually inaugurating the Lucknow-based facility from Delhi. Terming the BrahMos facility in Lucknow as a matter of pride for the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC), Singh stated that it has already created around 500 direct and 1,000 indirect jobs. He added that BrahMos is the confluence of top defence technologies of India and Russia. Singh commended chief minister Yogi Adityanath for completing the project in a record 40 months. He lauded efforts of the scientists, engineers, and the state government, stating that his dream of seeing Lucknow contribute meaningfully to India's defence infrastructure was finally being realised. On the progress of the UP Defence Industrial Corridor project, Singh said: 'A total of 180 MoUs have, so far, been signed with a proposed investment of ₹34,000 crore. Investment of ₹4,000 crore has already been made.' Singh quoted 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, the defence minister said. He emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's vision of setting-up the corridor rests on its goal of developing the state as the world's top defence production and export destination. Speaking on the significance of the day, Singh termed the inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace facility on National Technology Day (May 11) as historic. He recalled the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests, conducted under the leadership of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, which marked India's emergence as a strategic power. 'On this day in 1998, under the leadership of respected Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, our scientists showed India's strength to the world by conducting nuclear tests in Pokhran.' The highlight of the project is that the participation of both public and the private sector is being witnessed. In Lucknow itself, titanium and super alloy material plants are being started by PTC Industries Limited, Singh added. '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,' asserted Singh. The defence minister reiterated the government's vision of 'Make-in-India, Make-for-the-World', stressing that self-reliance not only means catering to India's own security needs, but it also envisages making the country a key exporter of defence equipment to the global market. Citing a recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, which said that global military expenditure has risen to $2,718 billion in 2024, Singh stated 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. He added that Kanpur, which was known as Manchester of East in the past, will regain its lost glory due to the Defence Corridor project. Kanpur is one of the six nodes of the defence corridor in UP.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
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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Business Standard
11-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Rajnath Singh inaugurates BrahMos supersonic missile plant in Lucknow
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace plant in Lucknow. Rajnath Singh, who joined the event virtually from New Delhi, highlighted that BrahMos is among the fastest supersonic cruise missiles in the world. 'BrahMos is not just a weapon. It is a message of the Indian armed forces' strength, deterrence capability, resilience, and commitment to safeguarding our borders,' he said. The ₹300 crore facility, part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC), was launched on National Technology Day, marking the anniversary of India's 1998 nuclear tests at Pokhran. The unit aims to produce 80 to 100 supersonic cruise missiles each year. BrahMos Aerospace is a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPOM, aimed at developing next-generation supersonic missiles for domestic and export markets. Quoting former President and 'Missile Man' Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, Rajnath recalled: 'Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength.' Singh outlined the vision to develop Uttar Pradesh into a major hub for defence manufacturing and military exports, supporting India's goal of achieving defence self-reliance. He lauded the Yogi Aditynath government for completing the facility in 40 months. The state provided nearly 200 acres of land for the project virtually free of cost. 'In the current global climate, it is critical that such strategic projects are completed on time,' Rajnath noted. Singh also inaugurated a second defence unit, Aerolloy Technologies Limited (ATL), a subsidiary of Lucknow-based PTC Industries, which specialises in titanium and superalloy components for aerospace and defence applications. The UPDIC, spread across six nodes -- Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Chitrakoot, Aligarh, and Agra, aims to attract investments to the tune of ₹50,000 crore. So far, 57 MoUs worth nearly ₹30,000 crore have been signed with major players like Bharat Dynamics, Adani Defence, Godrej, and L&T. Key products include UAVs, drones, small arms, and aircraft. Rajnath pointed out that a vast global market for defence and military exports awaits India's growing defence industry. The government aims to double India's aerospace and defence production to $25 billion and increase exports to $5 billion by the end of this year. Turning to national security, Singh stated that the Indian Armed Forces had responded decisively to the Pahalgam attack under Operation Sindoor. 'Operation Sindoor is not just a military campaign—it reflects the political, social, and diplomatic will of India,' he said. 'We've shown that when India acts against terrorism, neither terrorists nor their sponsors will find safe haven, inside or outside our borders.' The operation targeted anti-India terror infrastructure deep within Pakistan, including areas near Rawalpindi, while avoiding harm to civilians. He held Pakistan responsible for attacks on Indian citizens and places of worship. Rajnath added that the global community first saw the consequences of cross-border terrorism during the 2016 Uri attack, after which Indian forces carried out surgical strikes inside Pakistan. Following the Pahalgam incident, multiple strikes were again conducted. He reiterated that India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism, championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reflects the resolve of a 'New India'—one that will respond with strength both within and beyond its borders. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the BrahMos plant would further the ambitious 'Make in India' vision and praised the successful execution of Operation Sindoor. He reaffirmed UP's commitment to supporting defence investors across the six UPDIC nodes. 'The time has come to completely eliminate terrorism. It cannot be curbed with soft words but with decisive action,' he said. Also present at the event were DRDO Secretary Samir V Kamat, BrahMos DG Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi, UP Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, and UP Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh.
The Print
10-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
UP expedites defence projects amid flare-up with Pakistan; BrahMos unit in Lucknow set to open
The production of one of the world's most powerful supersonic cruise missiles, BrahMos, is also set to begin in the capital Lucknow, where the state has planned an inaugural event for the unit Sunday in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. According to sources in the state government, the chief minister has directed officials and ministers to monitor the fulfilment of the MoUs. Speaking to ThePrint, minister for industrial development Nand Gopal Nandi said: 'All MoUs will be rolled out on a priority basis. I am personally looking into the MoUs signed for the defence corridor. Understanding the current situation, we are giving priority to the defence corridor projects and are extending all help to investors to make sure that units under it start operations.' Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is fast-tracking MoUs signed under the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) which spans the central, west and Bundelkhand regions of the state, amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, ThePrint has learnt. CM Adityanath, both deputy CMs Keshav Maurya and Brajesh Pathak and key government officials are likely to attend the ceremony. Lucknow's BrahMos manufacturing unit is part of the UPDIC and has been set up by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between DRDO and the Russian firm NPO Mashinostroyeniya, with an estimated investment of Rs 300 crore. In December 2021, the state government had allotted 80 hectares of land free of cost for the project, and the unit has been completed in 3.5 years. Shrihari Pratap Shahi, ACEO of Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), said in a statement: 'The state government not only provided free land but also closely monitored progress of the unit, which helped in its completion within just 3.5 years. The Lucknow unit will also produce other defence equipment, giving the city and the state a new identity in the defence sector.' It will also be the first advanced, hi-tech unit of its kind in the state. It will help grow the aerospace industry and bring modern manufacturing technologies to Uttar Pradesh, he said. ThePrint has learnt that the unit is expected to generate direct employment for nearly 500 engineers and technicians, besides indirect employment for hundreds of skilled, semi-skilled, and general workers. Officials in the industrial development department said that apart from land for the BrahMos manufacturing unit, the government has allotted 117.35 hectares to 12 other companies in Lucknow for projects under the defence corridor. Among them, Aerolloy Technologies has received 20 hectares for a production unit in which Rs 320 crore has already been invested. These defence projects are expected to generate more than 3,000 jobs and can make Lucknow a key hub for defence-packaging materials, said officials in the department. Also Read: As Poonch continues to be battered, Pakistan's shelling reaches Surankote. 'The last time was in 1971' UP defence corridor UPDIC is part of a larger joint effort by the central and state governments to establish defence manufacturing hubs across the country and reduce India's dependence on foreign defence imports. It was first announced in the Union Budget 2018-19, along with the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor. UPDIC has so far attracted investment worth over Rs 25,000 crore with 170 MoUs signed, 145 of which are with industries, and the remaining 25 with institutions, according to the state government. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the UP Investors Summit in Lucknow on 21 February, 2018, the corridor spans six nodes: Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, Kanpur, Chitrakoot and Lucknow. Out of 2,001 hectares land identified for the project, 923 hectares has been allocated to 57 companies across the six locations. According to the Chief Minister's Office, 16 companies in the Jhansi node have been allocated 531 hectares, under which an investment of Rs 4,372 crore and direct employment to 2,928 people is proposed. Enterprises such as explosives, ammunition, propulsion systems, and mobile platforms for mid-calibre infantry weapons will be set up here. In Kanpur, 210 hectares have been allocated to five companies, with the move likely to generate an investment of Rs 1,758 crore and employment for 2,200. Units of small, medium and large-sized ammunition, bulletproof jackets, special clothing and small arms are being set up here. Aligarh has been proposed as a hub for drones. Up to 64 hectares of land has been allocated to 24 companies here, with an investment of Rs 1,921 crore and employment for 5,618 people proposed. Drones, loitering ammunition, counter-drone systems, precision instruments, mechatronics, small arms and radars would be manufactured. In Lucknow, 12 companies, including BrahMos Aerospace, have been allocated 117 hectares. This is expected to lead to an investment of Rs 1,411 crore and generate employment for 2,930 people. Apart from BrahMos, missile systems, ammunition, defence packaging, drones and small arms will be manufactured here, according to the CMO. Efforts to accelerate land allocation and industrial development are under way in the Agra and Chitrakoot nodes. (Edited by Nida Fatima Siddiqui) Also Read: What is Asim Munir thinking?
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Chief secy, team of officials in Greece for exhibition highlighting UP Defence Industrial Corridor
AIMING AT attracting investment in the defence sector as part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh reached Athens, Greece, on Tuesday along with a team of senior officials and defence experts to take part in an ongoing defence exhibition. On Tuesday, the Chief Secretary Singh inaugurated the Indian Pavilion at the event along with the Ambassador to Greece, Rudendra Tandon, officials said. He and other senior officials also met some potential investors and discussed the opportunities and the incentives being provided by the state in the sector. The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor has set up a segment as part of the India Pavilion at the three-day exhibition, officials said. Officials said that six other officers are part of the UP delegation, including Secretary to Chief Minister Amit Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Executive Officer, Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Authority, Srihari Pratap Shahi, and others. 'During the exhibition, the Chief Secretary chaired several round-table conferences with representatives from the government of Greece and the government of Armenia. Both countries have expressed keen interest in investing in India in collaboration with Indian companies, highlighting potential opportunities for partnerships and growth,' said a senior officer part of the delegation. He informed that the exhibition, which will conclude on May 8, has participation from 35 countries, with several events and visits to various stalls showcasing cutting-edge defence technology. 'This initiative is expected to pave the way for new investments, technological advancements and strategic partnerships in the defence sector, further solidifying Uttar Pradesh's position as a key player in India's defense industrial landscape,' said an official.
