Now Every Inch of Pakistan Within BrahMos’ Reach: Rajnath Singh
A historic moment unfolded in Uttar Pradesh’s capital as Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off the first batch of supersonic BrahMos missiles manufactured at the Lucknow unit of BrahMos Aerospace Limited. Speaking on the occasion, Rajnath Singh described BrahMos as a “symbol of India’s growing indigenous strength” and warned Pakistan that every inch of its territory is now within the missile’s reach.
“It is a matter of great pride and joy for me that the state-of-the-art BrahMos booster building is being inaugurated in Lucknow today.” said Defence Minister
The delivery of four BrahMos missiles on Dhanteras marks a milestone in India’s defense self-reliance, generating economic growth and employment. Rajnath Singh emphasized BrahMos’ capabilities: supersonic speed, precision, and long-range strike with conventional warheads make it one of the world’s most advanced missile systems.
Rajnath Singh highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s transformation under CM Yogi Adityanath, describing Lucknow as a defense, technology, and industrial hub. The Lucknow facility, inaugurated in May 2025 at a cost of Rs 380 crore, will produce approximately 100 missiles annually for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, generating a turnover of Rs 3,000 crore and Rs 500 crore in GST revenue.
The Defense Minister noted that BrahMos production strengthens the nation’s economy, with taxes from each missile funding schools, hospitals, and welfare schemes. India is now a ‘giver’ on the global stage, not a ‘taker’, with recent contracts worth approximately Rs 4,000 crore with countries including the Philippines, signaling India’s emergence as a global defense partner.
