Every inch of Pakistans territory now within BrahMos reach: Rajnath Singh

Issuing a warning to Pakistan, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Saturday said every inch of its territory is now within the reach of BrahMos. He also referred to ‘Operation Sindoor’ and said the missile has proven its technological superiority and reinforced India’s defence credibility globally.

Singh and Uttar Pradesh 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, 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. Just a short while ago, I also had the privilege of planting a Rudraksha sapling in this very courtyard. We consider Rudraksha to be a part of Rudra, meaning Lord Mahadev. I pray to Mahadev that his blessings remain on this state-of-the-art facility and on us countrymen forever.”

Congratulating the people of Lucknow, he said, “Lucknow is not just my parliamentary constituency, but a city that resides in my soul. The sense of satisfaction and pride that one feels seeing the rapid development of the state and the capital is further deepened by this defence-related achievement today.”

The Defence Minister highlighted that the delivery of four missiles on Dhanteras marks a milestone in India’s defence self-reliance, while also generating economic growth and employment.

He praised the speed and efficiency of the Lucknow facility — inaugurated in May at a cost of Rs 380 crore over 200 acres — which has manufactured and delivered its first batch of missiles in just five months.

He said it 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 speed and efficiency of this achievement sets a record and reinforces the credibility of Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh. Alongside BrahMos’ credibility, Lucknow’s identity has been further strengthened.”

He also expressed his gratitude to CM Adityanath for his full support and cooperation in the project.

Singh went on to emphasise BrahMos’ capabilities: its supersonic speed, precision, and long-range strike make it one of the world’s most advanced missile systems.

He further highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s transformation under CM Adityanath, describing Lucknow as a defence, technology, and industrial hub, and underscored the importance of supporting local and small-scale industries to ensure the full success of the UP Defence Corridor.

Marking the occasion’s economic significance, Singh noted that BrahMos production strengthens the nation’s economy: taxes from each missile can fund schools, hospitals, and welfare schemes.

He also announced India’s growing role in defence exports, citing recent contracts worth approximately Rs 4,000 crore with countries, including the Philippines, signaling India’s emergence as a global defence partner.

Addressing the event, Adityanath said, “Atmanirbhar Bharat is no longer just an idea — it is now a reality that’s taking shape… Today, India is attracting global attention as the fourth-largest economy.”

Addressing the event, Adityanath said, “Atmanirbhar Bharat is no longer just an idea — it is now a reality that’s taking shape… Today, India is attracting global attention as the fourth-largest economy.”

He said that India, which was once dependent on other countries for its defence needs, is not only meeting its own requirements now but also assisting friendly nations in defence supply. “This is not only a symbol of self-reliance but also a major means of employment.”

He also said that the dedication and technical expertise with which PTC Industries established the Strategic Material Technology Complex in Lucknow is proof that India is rapidly advancing towards self-reliance in defence production with the support of the private sector. From the production of strategic materials to ready-to-fit critical components, the entire supply chain capacity has been developed.

He added that all six nodes of the defence manufacturing corridor, comprising Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Jhansi, Aligarh, and Chitrakoot, are operating at full capacity. “We have a sufficient land bank, and institutions like IIT and AKTU (Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University) are with us for technical collaboration.”