Lucknow’s BrahMos Aerospace unit will roll out its first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles on October 18, 2025. Flagged off by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and CM Yogi Adityanath, the modern facility strengthens India’s ‘Make in India’ defence mission and missile manufacturing capacity.
In a landmark moment for India’s defence manufacturing, the first batch of BrahMos missiles is set to roll out from the newly established BrahMos Aerospace unit in Lucknow on October 18, 2025. This milestone event highlights the rapid growth of India's indigenous defence capabilities and the strategic importance of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC).
Flag Off Ceremony: The batch will be jointly flagged off by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, underscoring the efforts to bolster India’s defence self-reliance.
State-of-the-Art Facility: The Lucknow BrahMos unit, inaugurated in May 2025 in Sarojini Nagar, is equipped with advanced systems for missile assembly, avionics integration, quality checks, and final trials, allowing for complete missile construction and testing.
Significant Manufacturing Hub: This facility is the first in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor to carry out the full spectrum of missile production—from system manufacturing through to final testing.
Missile Capability: BrahMos is the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile, capable of reaching speeds around Mach 3 and designed for precision strikes across varied terrains and conditions.
Operational Readiness: After mandatory trials and quality approvals, the first missiles produced here will be inducted for deployment by the Indian Armed Forces.
Booster Building Inauguration: At the event, the booster building will also be inaugurated, with live demonstrations showcasing the booster docking process critical for missile propulsion.
Other Facility Highlights: Attendees will review detailed presentations covering airframe and avionics, pre-dispatch inspection (PDI), warhead assembly, and the BrahMos simulator, spotlighting the unit’s comprehensive operational capabilities.
Strategic Importance: The event marks a crucial step toward India’s ‘Make in India’ and self-reliance goals, with Lucknow emerging as a key defence production and innovation centre.
Future Outlook: The plant plans to scale production from an initial 80-110 missiles to 150 annually, catering to both domestic defence needs and potential exports.
National Pride: The BrahMos missile system played a decisive role during the May 2025 Operation Sindoor, establishing itself as India’s premier precision strike weapon.
With this rollout, Lucknow takes a giant leap towards becoming a powerhouse of advanced defence manufacturing.
Sources: India Today, Times of India, Newsonair, The Week, Business Standard
