Every inch of Pak territory is within BrahMos range: Rajnath | Lucknow News
Lucknow: In a stern warning to Pakistan, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said every inch of its territory lies within the range of BrahMos missiles and what happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer.The operation proved that victory has become a habit for India, he said.The Union minister, along with CM Yogi Adityanath, flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit in Lucknow’s Sarojininagar.Rajnath described BrahMos as a symbol of India’s rising strength. “BrahMos is not just a missile, it is proof of India’s strategic confidence. From the Army to the Navy and the Air Force, it has become a key pillar of our defence forces,” he said.Hailing Operation Sindoor, Singh said it instilled a new confidence among Indians and proved BrahMos’ effectiveness to the world. “The entire world now recognises India’s capability. BrahMos has strengthened our belief that India can turn its dreams into reality,” Rajnath, who is MP from Lucknow, said.On the manufacturing of BrahMos at the Lucknow unit, Singh said the project symbolises India’s growing confidence and capability in defence manufacturing.“Lucknow is not just my parliamentary constituency, it resides in my soul. Today, it has become a city of technology and industry, apart from culture and tradition.Assuring direct employment to hundreds of people, Singh said that it is estimated that around 100 missile systems will be provided annually to the armed forces from the Lucknow unit. In the next financial year, the turnover of this unit will reach Rs 3,000 crore, which will generate GST revenue of Rs 500 crore.Rajnath said that today we are all celebrating the festival of Dhanteras and on this auspicious day four Brahmos missiles are also being delivered. In a way we can say that today the grace of Goddess Lakshmi is showering not only on the security sector but also on the economy equally.He highlighted that the new BrahMos Aerospace unit, established just five months (in May 2025), is a powerful step towards national security and a symbol of India’s growing confidence.The defence minister drew a personal connection to the project, seeing it from its blueprint stage to a farmer nurturing a crop. “When the crop finally flourishes, he is filled with joy. In the same way, this achievement is the result of our patience, hard work, and resolve,” Singh said.Crediting CM Yogi Adityanath for UP’s transformation, Rajnath said that the once-perceived “goonda raj” has been replaced by a conducive environment for investment and security. He expressed confidence that the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor would become an epicentre for innovation and employmentThe global appeal of BrahMos was also highlighted, with Rajanth announcing recent export contracts worth Rs 4,000 crore with two countries, following the landmark deal with the Philippines.
