First Batch Of Lucknow-Made BrahMos Missiles Flagged Off By Rajnath Singh And Yogi Adityanath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday (18 October) flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace facility in Lucknow, marking a significant milestone for India’s defence production, the Indian Express reported.

An official statement described the facility as a significant projects under the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC), marking a boost to India’s pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

The BrahMos Aerospace facility in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, has successfully completed production and integration of the first batch of the supersonic missile system.

The unit, inaugurated on 11 May 2025, is equipped with advanced infrastructure for missile assembly, testing, and final quality verification.

After successful testing, the missiles will be deployed for use by the Indian armed forces.

The BrahMos missile, jointly developed by India and Russia, is one of the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles capable of being launched from land, air, and sea platforms.

The ceremony was attended by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, and several senior officials.

Recently, the DAC has cleared the procurement of over 110 air-launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles worth Rs 10,800 crore.

These missiles, with a strike range of 450 km, are integrated with Su-30MKI fighter jets and were previously deployed by the Indian Air Force during Operation Sindoor to target Pakistani radar and airbase sites.

Additionally, the Council has approved the acquisition of advanced fire control systems and vertical launch modules for BrahMos missiles to upgrade eight older Indian Navy warships, at an estimated cost of Rs 650 crore.

This move comes after a Rs 19,519-crore contract signed last year for more than 220 BrahMos missiles intended for the Navy’s frontline vessels.

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