Rajnath Singh
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday warned Pakistan that every inch of its territory is now within the range of India’s BrahMos missiles, calling Operation Sindoor “just a trailer” of India’s capabilities. The operation showed that victory has become a habit for India, he added.Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow.Describing BrahMos as a symbol of India’s rising strength, Singh said, “BrahMos is not just a missile, it is proof of India’s strategic confidence. From the Army to the Navy and the Air Force, it has become a key pillar of our defence forces.”He added that India’s defence capabilities now serve as a strong deterrent. “Every inch of Pakistan’s territory lies within range of BrahMos. What happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer. It made Pakistan realise that if India could create Pakistan, then if the time comes… I need not say more, you all are wise enough,” he said. Operation Sindoor, Singh said, proved that “victory is not just a small incident for us but it has become a habit.” He said the operation instilled confidence among Indians and demonstrated BrahMos’ effectiveness to the world. “Maintaining this confidence is now our collective responsibility. The entire world now recognises India’s capability. BrahMos has strengthened our belief that India can turn its dreams into reality,” he said.Operation Sindoor, carried out in May, targeted terror infrastructure and defence installations in Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 that killed 26 people. Armed forces used indigenously developed BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to strike Pakistan’s air bases during the operation.On the manufacturing of BrahMos at Lucknow, Singh said the project represents India’s growing confidence and capability in defence production. “Lucknow is not just my parliamentary constituency, it resides in my soul. Today, it has become a city of technology and industry, apart from culture and tradition. The successful production of BrahMos missiles here shows that what was once a dream has now become a reality. The project represents patience, hard work and determination,” he said.UP CM Adityanath said the event is a proud moment for Uttar Pradesh and reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ vision. “Under the Defence Industrial Corridor, Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a major hub of indigenous defence manufacturing. The BrahMos unit is a shining example of that. With a missile like BrahMos, India is now not only able to meet its own security needs but also those of its allies in the world,” he said.The UP CM added that his government is committed to supporting projects that strengthen national security and create employment and technical expertise in the region.Inaugurated on May 11, the state-of-the-art BrahMos Aerospace unit includes facilities for missile integration, testing, and final quality checks. After successful testing, the missiles are prepared for deployment by the armed forces.
