Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile production facility at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor in Lucknow. 

Built with an investment of Rs 300 crore, the unit aims to manufacture 80–100 BrahMos missiles annually, significantly enhancing India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing amid growing regional security concerns.

Developed by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India and Russia, the missile can be launched from land, sea, or air and follows a “fire and forget” guidance system.

From the newly launched Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow, 80 to 100 BrahMos missiles will be produced annually. In addition, 100 to 150 next-generation BrahMos missiles will also be manufactured each year.

The next-generation missiles will be ready and delivered within one year.

So far, fighter jets like the Sukhoi can carry only one BrahMos missile. However, they will now be able to carry up to three next-generation BrahMos missiles.