BrahMos Missile Production Unit Inaugurated in Lucknow
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | BrahMos supersonic cruise missile production unit inaugurated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. |
| Key Features of BrahMos | - Range: 290 km (new version >300 km).- Speed: Mach 2.8 (world's fastest cruise missile).- Launch Platforms: Land, air, and sea.- Operation: Day, night, and adverse weather. |
| Production Unit | - Cost: Rs 300 crore.- Capacity: 100-150 next-gen missiles/year.- Weight Reduction: From 2,900 kg to 1,290 kg.- Phase 1: Parts assembly; later full manufacturing. |
| Joint Venture | - Partners: DRDO (India, 50.5%) and NPOM (Russia, 49.5%). |
| UP Defence Corridor | - Nodes: Aligarh, Agra, Kanpur, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Lucknow.- Aim: Reduce foreign dependency, establish UP as a defence manufacturing hub. |
| DRDO | - Established: 1958.- Labs: 41 labs, 5 DYSL.- Mission: Achieve self-reliance in defence technologies. |