Marking a major milestone in India’s defence manufacturing drive, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles produced at the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. The facility, a key node in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, began operations just five months after its virtual inauguration in May.

Describing the BrahMos as more than just a missile, Singh called it a “symbol of India’s growing indigenous defence capabilities.” The supersonic missile, known for its speed, accuracy, and destructive power, has become the backbone of India’s armed forces, he said.

“Every inch of Pakistan’s territory is now within the reach of BrahMos,” the minister said, referencing Oper

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