Lucknow Brahmos Missile: Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is now going to join the missile making cities. On May 11, the factory to build a BrahMos missile will be inaugurated in Bhatgaon area of ​​Lucknow. This factory is formed under BrahMos Aerospace. The country’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh himself will be present at the inauguration ceremony and will launch the factory.
This project is an important part of the Uttar Pradesh Defense Industrial Corridor. Defense node will also be inaugurated on this day. Apart from this, the foundation stone of another big plan – Defense Testing Infrastructure (DTIS) will also be laid. This scheme is from the Ministry of Defense and under it, the defense products made here can be investigated.
Land was given in 2021
Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh went to the spot on Wednesday and took stock of the preparations. He said that BrahMos Aerospace was given 80 hectares of land in Lucknow in December 2021 and now the factory has been ready in just three years. The world’s fastest and modern supersonic cruise missile BrahMos will be built here.
BrahMos missile made of partnership between India and Russia
The BrahMos missile is made up of partnership between India and Russia. It can be released from land, sea and air – all three places. Its firepower is about 300 kilometers. This missile is so fast that does not give the enemy a chance to recover. This includes India’s Army – Army, Air Force and Navy – all three. On this occasion, the unit of PTC Industries Company Airolate Technologies Limited will also be inaugurated. It was also given 20 hectares of land in December 2021 and has invested Rs 320 crore in it. Here such equipment will be made which will be used in Chandrayaan Mission and fighter aircraft.
BrahMos missile named after two rivers
Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh said that it is a matter of pride for the entire state, not only Lucknow. This project will provide employment to the youth, the identity of Lucknow will be strengthened at the national level and India will get further strength in its defense preparations. The BrahMos missile is a missile built by India and Russia. It is named after two rivers – Brahmaputra of India and Moskwa of Russia. It is considered to be the fastest and reliable weapon in India. This missile is capable of eliminating the enemy’s target with great accuracy. Now its construction in Uttar Pradesh will give a new height to the industrial and security capacity of the state.