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).<br>- Speed: Mach 2.8 (world's fastest cruise missile).<br>- Launch Platforms: Land, air, and sea.<br>- Operation: Day, night, and adverse weather. |
| Production Unit | - Cost: Rs 300 crore.<br>- Capacity: 100-150 next-gen missiles/year.<br>- Weight Reduction: From 2,900 kg to 1,290 kg.<br>- 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.<br>- Aim: Reduce foreign dependency, establish UP as a defence manufacturing hub. |
| DRDO | - Established: 1958.<br>- Labs: 41 labs, 5 DYSL.<br>- Mission: Achieve self-reliance in defence technologies. |