Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [
India
On May 10 (ANI), Lucknow will commemorate an important historical landmark as
India
‘S defense journey on Sunday began with the inauguration of the
BrahMos
a facility for producing supersonic cruise missiles, which is part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Zone.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
(joined remotely from Delhi) and
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath,
will open the facility on Sunday in Lucknow, highlighting
India
‘s drive for defense autonomy and a significant uplift to Uttar Pradesh’s industrial expansion. This marks a robust step forward in bolstering
India
The indigenous defense manufacturing capability.
The two leaders will likewise open the Titanium and Super Alloys Materials Plant (Strategic Materials Technology Complex).
This vegetation will yield top-tier resources for the aerospace and defense industries, intended for use in projects such as Chandrayaan and within combat aircraft. Additionally, this will also contribute to the development.
BrahMos
The Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility will similarly be inaugurated. According to a statement, this facility will be crucial for the assembly and testing of missiles.
The UP Defence Industrial Corridor, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018, ranks high among the priorities of the Yogi administration. This initiative encompasses six key locations—namely Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot—where significant funds are being allocated to enhance defense production capabilities.
In addition to the
BrahMos
Firstly, the cornerstone for a Defence Testing Infrastructure System (DTIS) will be established at the Lucknow location. This framework will assist with the evaluation and validation of defense equipment.
Short films will be displayed at the inaugural event, showcasing
BrahMos
In the realm of aerospace technology, particularly focusing on Aero Alloy Technology and the Defence Corridors, Dr. Sameer V. Kamat, theSecretary ofDRDO,will extend a warmwelcomeaddress. Meanwhile,Sachin AgarwalandChairmanofPTC Industries,is slatedto discuss hiscompany’s contributionsand advancementsinthefield.
Constructed with a budget of Rs 300 crore, the
BrahMos
production unit in Lucknow stands on 80 hectares of land provided free of cost by the Yogi government, the release said. Completed in three-and-a-half years, the facility will manufacture the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile–a joint
India
-The Russian project has a range between 290 and 400 kilometers and can reach speeds up to Mach 2.8.
The
BrahMos
It can be deployed from land, sea, or air and operates with a “launch and leave” mechanism, which enhances its accuracy and makes it challenging to counteract.
Following Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh has become the second state to set up a Defence Industrial Corridor. These corridors play a crucial role in the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
India
‘, including the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, which focus on decreasing defense imports, increasing domestic manufacturing, creating jobs, and promoting involvement from private companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and start-ups.
The six nodes within Uttar Pradesh’s corridor—namely Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Aligarh, Agra, and Chitrakoot—are situated close to significant expressways such as the Purvanchal Expressway and Ganga Expressway. These locations facilitate efficient transportation and logistics systems. The development of this corridor falls under the purview of the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA).
The area’s prime position provides great logistical advantages for moving raw materials, finished goods, and exports. This enhances
India
Defends self-sufficiency and backs its part in the worldwide supply network. (ANI)
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