‘Every Inch of Pakistan Now Within Reach’: Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath Flag Off Made-in-Lucknow BrahMos Missiles

Lucknow: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday, October 18, flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace

unit in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. At the launch, Rajnath Singh issued a stark warning to Pakistan, saying, "The country is confident that our adversaries will no longer be able to escape BrahMos. Every inch of Pakistani territory is now within the reach of our BrahMos." Speaking about the importance of BrahMos missiles, Rajnath Singh said, "BrahMos is not just a missile, but a symbol of India's growing indigenous capabilities. This combination of speed, accuracy, and power makes BrahMos one of the world's best missiles. BrahMos has become the backbone of India's Army, Navy, and Air Force." "Operation Sindoor has proven that victory is no longer a minor incident for us. Victory has become our habit... Today's event is not just a launch; it is a proud moment to send a message to future generations that India has the power to turn its dreams into reality. This confidence empowered us in Operation Sindoor, where BrahMos proved to be not just a system but the biggest practical proof of our nation's security, " said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the flagging-off ceremony of the first batch of BrahMos missiles produced by the Lucknow unit.

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"What happened in Operation Sindoor was just a trailer. But that trailer itself made Pakistan realise that if India could give birth to Pakistan, then I need not say anything further about what else it could do..." he added. BrahMos Aerospace, the manufacturer of the BrahMos supersonic missile system, has successfully produced the first batch of the missile system from its new integration and test facility in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, the statement said. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi and various officials were present on the occasion.This is not only a milestone for the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) but will also provide a new energy to India's resolve to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing, according to an official statement. This state-of-the-art unit, which was inaugurated on May 11, 2025, houses all modern facilities for missile integration, testing and final quality checks. After successful testing, the missiles are prepared for deployment by the Indian armed forces.During the inauguration in May this year, Rajnath Singh recalled that on this day in 1998, India witnessed nuclear tests in Rajasthan's Pokhran. He said that he wanted to attend in person, but couldn't due to the ongoing tensions with Pakistan.