BrahMos missile facility is a strategic milestone in India's quest to boost national security.

Rajnath Singh Opens BrahMos Missile Manufacturing Facility in Lucknow latest news: In a major addition to India's defence might, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile manufacturing facility at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor in Lucknow today. The facility, constructed at a cost of  Rs300 crore, will produce 80 to 100 BrahMos missiles per year, enhancing India's indigenous defence manufacturing.

Addressing the function, Singh stressed the need for self-sufficiency in defence production, asserting that the BrahMos missile facility is a strategic milestone in India's quest to boost national security. He pointed out that the next-generation BrahMos missile, with an increased strike range of over 300 km and a lighter weight of 1,290 kg, will also be manufactured at this facility.

The inauguration also saw the launch of the Titanium and Super Alloys Materials Plant, which will aid in advanced aerospace and defence production. The BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility was also launched, providing high-quality missile assembly and testing.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who was present at the event, lauded the initiative as a game-changer for India's defence industry. He reaffirmed the state's intent to promote defence manufacturing and attract investments through the Defence Industrial Corridor.

BrahMos missile, manufactured by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint partnership of India and Russia, has a reputation for its Mach 2.8 speed and accuracy strike mission. With the current production facility being operationalized, India's focus is on enhancing its defence readiness and improving national security.

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