Lucknow, May 9 -- Amid rising tension between India and Pakistan, India is poised to sharpen its military edge with a major boost to its strategic capabilities. In a significant development, the production of the world's most powerful supersonic cruise missile, BrahMos, is set to begin in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.

The move comes under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's ambitious Defence Industrial Corridor, with the Lucknow node playing a key role in this national security initiative.

On May 11, the BrahMos missile manufacturing unit will be officially inaugurated, marking a historic milestone in India's defense manufacturing journey. Set up by BrahMos Aerospace with a Rs 300 crore investment, the unit marks a major stride towa...