Uttar Pradesh Government Signs Major Defence Manufacturing Deals
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Uttar Pradesh Government Defence Deals |
| Total Deals | 154 defence manufacturing deals |
| Total Worth | Rs 25,000 crore |
| India's Defence Production (FY24) | Rs 1.27 trillion (16.7% higher than 2023) |
| UPDIC Nodes | Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Aligarh, Chitrakoot, Agra |
| Nodal Agency | UP Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) |
| Key Companies/Entities | Adani Defence and Aerospace, BrahMos Aerospace, DRDO, Indo-Russia Rifles Private Limited |
| Initiative | 'Make in UP' |
| MSME Base | Leveraged to promote defence manufacturing |
| AK-203 Assault Rifles | 35,000 rifles assembled at Korwa factory, Amethi |
| BrahMos Missile Plant | Indo-Russia joint venture facility in Lucknow |
| BrahMos JV Partners | DRDO (India) and NPOM (Russia) |
| UPDIC Objective | Reduce foreign dependence on Indian Aerospace & Defence Sector |
| UPDIC Inauguration | 2018 |
| UPEIDA Establishment | 2007 |
| UPEIDA Headquarters | Paryatan Bhawan, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow |