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in Lucknow Brahmos Defense Minister in the program of Aerospace Unit Rajnath Singh has Saturday (18 october) gave a big statement. They said that operation Sindoor has proved India’s strength and self-reliance to the whole world. He told that every inch of land of Pakistan is now Brahmos missile Is within reach. operation Vermilion only One trailer was, but this trailer It gave this message to the whole world that India has the ability to control its enemies.

The Defense Minister also told that Brahmos missile Now it is not just a weapon, but has become a symbol of India’s indigenous capabilities and technological strength. it supersonic missile army, navy And air force The backbone of has been formed. missile high speed of, accuracy And power makes it one of the best systems in the world.

What did Rajnath Singh say on the role of Lucknow?

Rajnath Singh also highlighted the role of Lucknow. He said that Lucknow now only is no longer a city of culture, but Technology And has become the center of industries. Defense production centers are developing in Uttar Pradesh and Brahmos missile The unit is also a part of this. He informed that this modern facility was inaugurated on 11 May 2025 and merely from Lucknow in five months Brahmos missile first batch of delivered Is being done.

He told that about 100 people are employed annually in this unit. missile system Will be prepared. These missiles army, navy And air force Will be available for all three. The unit has been constructed in an area of ​​approximately 200 acres and its cost is approximately Rs 380 crore. This facility will also provide employment to hundreds of people.

Defense Minister laid emphasis on the safety of spare parts

Defense Minister spare parts Also emphasized on safety and production. He said that now India through all its small and big industries missile Will produce essential spare parts in the country, so that any foreign supplier But dependence will end. This will not only strengthen defense production but will also benefit the country’s economy.

He also told that Brahmos now only Made in India not a slogan but a global The brand has been created. philippines Export contracts have also been signed with and there is a possibility of increasing technical cooperation and investment with other countries in the coming times.

Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh stressed that now every inch of Pakistan’s land is within the reach of BrahMos missile. Referring to Operation Sindoor, he said that the demonstration held during that time was only a trailer, but this trailer gave a clear message to Pakistan that India can show its strength. This practical demonstration has increased the trust and confidence of not only the countrymen but also the entire world on BrahMos missile.

Putting special responsibility on engineers, technicians and employees, Rajnath Singh said that maintaining this trust is now their primary responsibility. He clarified that BrahMos is not only a symbol of the strength of our forces but also a message that Uttar Pradesh and India will not face any challenge., Whether it is related to internal security or external threat, Fully prepared to handle it.

Rajnath Singh praised CM Yogi

Rajnath Singh on this occasion Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Praising UP, he said that UP has now reached a new level in the field of self-reliance, security and technological development. Brahmos missile The success of this has increased the confidence of the countrymen and scientists and it is a message of self-reliant India for the coming generations.

It also became clear in this program that Brahmos only It is not just a defense equipment, but has also become an important industry creating opportunities for education, health and employment. Its production and export will bring financial benefits to the state and central government, which will increase investment in social schemes.

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