Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow on Saturday, said BrahMos is not just a missile but a symbol of the growing indigenous capabilities of the nation.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the first batch of BrahMos missiles here, Singh said, "I believe that over time, along with the credibility of BrahMos, Lucknow's credibility has also grown. This project also symbolises the country's growing confidence and growing strength. Lucknow is
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised that the flagging of the first batch of BrahMos missiles in Lucknow is a "moment of accomplishment" and a sign of India's growing "self-reliance" in the defence sector.
Singh also flagged off the trucks displaying the first batch of BrahMos missiles. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak accompanied the Defence Minister.
Multiple bids have been received from the major Indian firms to partner for a Rs 15,000 crore design and development project for the DRDO. The bids will now be examined by a Committee formed under former BranMos Aerospace chief A Sivathanu Pillai, defence officials told ANI.
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BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) will be able to fit into any platform, unlike the current missile which can only be used with the Sukhoi aircraft, the DRDO chief added.
According to the DRDO chairman, the BrahMos missile, primarily launched from Sukhoi Mk 1, was used during the offensive phase. Meanwhile, the anti-drone Akashteer was the mainstay for defensive weapon systems.
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Soon after they caused significant damage to Pakistani military infrastructure during Operation Sindoor, Indian forces are placing mega orders for the Indo-Russian joint venture BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.