Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the drone construction unit, aircraft engine and defense aerospace test facility in Gautam Budh Nagar. CM Yogi said that UP will give new height to national security by becoming a leader in defense production.
Gautam Budh Nagar, 30 August. Taking a big step towards self -reliant India in the defense sector, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Defense Equipment and Drone Construction Unit, Aircraft Engine and Defense Aerospace Test Facility in Gautam Budh Nagar on Saturday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present on the occasion.
CM Yogi Adityanath said in his address that the state is playing an important role in defense production. The country becomes strong only with the balance of weapons and scriptures. He said that this project will prove to be a milestone towards making Noida a defense hub and this will give a new height to national security.
CM Yogi said that in view of the challenges of changing times, state -of -the -art drone manufacturing and aircraft engine and defense aerospace test facility have been developed. Earlier we depended on other nations, enemies used our data which made us weak. But now this will not happen.
Operation vermilion and India’s strength
CM Yogi said that since 1947, India has faced many wars and the method of every war has changed. Operation Sindoor made the world realize India’s strength. This operation inspired India to face future challenges. He said that the world gives respect to the powerful nation.
Giving the example of Guru Dronacharya, he said that when he was asked why he wears weapons, he said – ‘For the next Chatro Veda: Page: Sashar: Dhanu:’, that is, when the nation is protected from weapon, only then the idea of scripture is possible. The nation is strengthened by the balance of both weapons and scriptures. CM Yogi said that the other side appeals for peace in front of strength. He also remembered the statement of Maharana Pratap – Veer Bhogya Vasundhara.
Defense production facilities in UP
CM Yogi said that Uttar Pradesh is already rich in the defense sector. 9 ordinance factories are already working here and Defense PSUs are also present here. In view of the needs of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh gave two new defense manufacturing centers, one of which has been received by UP.
He informed that development work is going on at Aligarh, Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi and Chitrakoot – These 6 nodes have been provided in the state and so far 12,500 acres have been provided. The UP government will provide every necessary facility for defense production.
CM Yogi said that Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has established the center of BrahMos missile in Lucknow, due to which Lucknow is now also known as BrahMos missile. He said that the smile of Lucknow is fulfilled when the echo of the missile reaches the enemies. BrahMos proved his strength in Operation Sindoor. DDL centers in Jhansi, AK-203 in Amethi and escort operations in Hardoi.
Inauguration of drone and defense equipment unit
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Defense Equipment and Drone Construction Unit. The state -of -the -art drone and electronic warfare system were performed here. This was followed by aircraft engine and defense aerospace test facility, which is important for testing and development in the defense sector.
The two leaders also visited the drone exhibition, where various types of drones and their abilities were shown.
CDS General Anil Chauhan, Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar, Defense Production Committee Sanjeev Kumar, MP Mahesh Sharma were accompanied by several public representatives and officials of the Defense Department.