"Charisma of BrahMos missile needs no explanation": Rajnath Singh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the BrahMos missile, highlighting that the missile showed "pinpoint accuracy" during the Operation Sindoor.
Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles produced at the BrahMos Aerospace Unit in Lucknow on Saturday.
Addressing the gathering, the Defence Minister said, "The charisma of the BrahMos missile needs no explanation. During Operation Sindoor, the BrahMos missile hit wherever it was fired with pinpoint accuracy. Such BrahMos missiles will now be manufactured in Lucknow."
Rajnath Singh described BrahMos as not just a missile, but a symbol of the nation's growing indigenous capabilities.
"The missile features a traditional warhead and an advanced guided system and possesses the capability to strike long distances at supersonic speeds. This combination of speed, accuracy, and power makes BrahMos one of the best systems in the world. It has become the backbone of our Armed Forces," he said.
He said India stands at a point where it is strengthening its security and demonstrating to the world that it is a credible partner in defence and technology.
He stressed that achievements such as the BrahMos have proven that 'Made-in-India' is no longer a slogan, but a global brand.
"Whether it's the export of the BrahMos to the Philippines or cooperation with other countries in the future, India is now playing the role of a giver, not just a taker. This is the true identity of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the vision with which the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government began its journey in 2014. PM Modi has given us a vision of an India which is fully developed, self-reliant, and ready to lead the world by 2047. The role of the defence sector will be decisive in this endeavour," he said.
The BrahMos facility stands as one of the most significant projects under the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor. It carries out the complete process of assembly, integration, and testing to the highest technical standards. With the dispatch of its first missile consignment, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a key partner in the national 'Make in India, Make for the World' initiative. (ANI)