‘Every inch of Pakistan within range’: Rajnath, CM Yogi unveil first batch of BrahMos from Lucknow facility

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday (October 18) flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles produced at the BrahMos Aerospace facility in Lucknow’s Sarojini Nagar, marking a major milestone for the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC).

According to officials quoted by news agency PTI, the launch of the first batch will boost India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Speaking at the event, Rajnath Singh hailed the success of Operation Sindoor, saying India’s military strength had reached a point where “victory has become a habit.”

“Operation Sindoor has proven that victory is no longer a rare event for us — victory has become our habit,” he said.

Praising the armed forces for their precision and readiness, Singh said India’s adversaries could no longer escape the reach of its advanced missile systems.

“Our adversaries will no longer be able to escape BrahMos. Every inch of Pakistani territory is within its range,” he said, sending a strong message to Islamabad.

Referring to Operation Sindoor, Singh added, “What happened was just a trailer. That trailer alone made Pakistan realise that if India could create Pakistan, it need not say what else it can do.”

The defence minister also revealed that BrahMos Aerospace had signed contracts worth around ₹4,000 crore with two countries within a month.

“In the coming years, experts from across the world will come to Lucknow, making it a global hub for defence technology. The Lucknow unit’s turnover is expected to reach ₹3,000 crore from the next financial year, with an annual GST contribution of around ₹5,000 crore,” Singh said.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the missile production facility would strengthen the state’s industrial growth and generate thousands of jobs.

“We have provided over 2,500 acres of land in six nodes under the Defence Corridor, creating employment for over 15,000 youth,” he said.

He added that the BrahMos unit, inaugurated in May 2025, is equipped with modern systems for missile integration, testing, and quality checks.

“When 100 BrahMos missiles are made every year, and production capacity increases to 150, the state will earn ₹150–200 crore annually through GST,” Adityanath said.

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, and senior officials were also present at the event.