Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said every inch of Pakistan’s territory lies within range of BrahMos and what happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer.
BrahMos has become a key pillar of India’s armed forces and has strengthened the country’s belief that it can turn its dreams into reality, Singh said after he and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off the first batch of the missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit here.
BrahMos Aerospace has successfully produced the first batch of the missile system from its new integration and test facility in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, an official statement said.
“’ Operation Sindoor’ has proven that victory is no longer just an incident for us, but a habit,” he said.
“Every inch of Pakistan’s land is within the reach of BrahMos. What happened in ‘Operation Sindoor’ was just a trailer, but that trailer alone made Pakistan realize that if India can give birth to Pakistan, then when the time comes, it can also… Now, I don’t need to tell you further, you all are wise,” the Defence Minister said in a stern warning to the neighboring country.
Singh also said that the practical demonstration of the BrahMos missile during the operation has proven that “our enemies will not be spared.”
The Defence Minister emphasized that the BrahMos missile is not just a weapon system but “a symbol of India’s growing indigenous capabilities.”
Highlighting its cutting-edge technology, he said, “BrahMos combines speed, accuracy, and power, making it one of the world’s best systems. Today, it has become the backbone of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.”
The Defence Minister lauded Lucknow’s transformation into a defence manufacturing hub, noting that it is now one of six nodes of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor.
“Just a few years ago, could anyone have imagined that the country’s most modern missiles would be prepared from Lucknow? Today, this is no dream but a reality,” he said.
Singh also called for strengthening small industries to ensure that India no longer depends on foreign suppliers for spare parts.
Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit here on Saturday.
According to an official statement, this is not only a milestone for the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) but will also provide a new energy to India’s resolve to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
BrahMos Aerospace, the manufacturer of the BrahMos supersonic missile system, has successfully produced the first batch of the missile system from its new integration and test facility in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, the statement said.
The event was attended by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, and several senior officials.
