More tensions for Pakistan and China; First batch of Lucknow-made BrahMos missiles flagged off, equipped with more special features

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on October 18, 2025, jointly flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow. The state-of-the-art facility, a key component of UP Defence Industrial Corridor, was virtually inaugurated by the Defence Minister on May 11, 2025, and within five months, the first batch of missiles was ready for deployment.

BrahMos has become backbone of our Armed Forces: Rajnath Singh

Speaking on the occasion, Rajnath Singh described BrahMos as not just a missile, but a symbol of the growing indigenous capabilities of the nation. “The missile features a traditional warhead and an advanced guided system and possesses the capability to strike long distances at supersonic speeds. This combination of speed, accuracy, and power makes BrahMos one of the best systems in the world. It has become the backbone of our Armed Forces,” he said.

BrahMos in Operation Sindoor

Highlighting the role of BrahMos in Operation Sindoor, Rajnath Singh stated that the missile demonstrated that it has moved far beyond a trial and has become the greatest practical proof of national security. He stated that every inch of Pakistan’s territory is now within the reach of BrahMos. “Operation Sindoor is proof that victory has become a habit for us, and now we must further enhance our capabilities. The operation was just a trailer. It has made Pakistan realise what might follow,” he added.

Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath also inaugurated the Booster Building and witnessed a live demonstration of the booster docking process. They also reviewed presentations at the Airframe and Avionics, Pre-Dispatch Inspection, and Warhead Buildings, along with the BrahMos simulator equipment. A display of a mobile autonomous launcher was also organised.

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