BrahMos, AK-203 Made In UP Giving Pakistan ‘Sleepless Nights’: Amit Shah In Greater Noida

Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday said BrahMos missiles manufactured in Uttar Pradesh were giving Pakistan “sleepless nights”, as he highlighted the state’s expanding defence manufacturing capabilities and investment environment.

Speaking at the inauguration of the fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida, Shah said investments were flowing into all six nodes of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor — Jhansi, Chitrakoot, Lucknow, Agra, Aligarh and Kanpur.

“Today, the BrahMos missiles manufactured in UP give Pakistan sleepless nights; this is a prime indicator of the transformation taking place,” Shah said, referring to the BrahMos facility in Lucknow.

He also cited the AK-203 assault rifles manufactured in Amethi as another example of the state’s expanding defence production.

“Similarly, the AK-203 assault rifles made in Amethi are giving sleepless nights to Naxalites and terrorists alike,” he said.

BrahMos Facility In Lucknow

The BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow was inaugurated in May 2025 as part of the UP Defence Industrial Corridor. The facility is responsible for the assembly, integration and testing of the supersonic cruise missile.

The first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the facility was flagged off in October 2025.

The facility was established with an investment of around ₹300 crore across approximately 200 acres. It is aimed at strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing while creating an ecosystem of ancillary industries and skilled employment.

‘India Sustained Growth Despite Global Challenges’

Shah also highlighted India’s economic performance amid global challenges, attributing the expansion of export opportunities to the Modi government’s economic and trade policies.

“Those with a jaundiced view cannot bear to see India’s progress,” he said, adding that India had signed Free Trade Agreements with several countries under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“These agreements have exponentially boosted our industries’ export potential, and we have sustained our growth despite facing various adversities,” Shah said.

He said investments in the Defence Industrial Corridor were helping develop defence products not only in Uttar Pradesh but across the country.

Shah also highlighted the One District, One Product initiative, saying it was generating employment opportunities for young people in the state. He said local industries were helping reduce the need for young people to leave Uttar Pradesh in search of jobs.

Shah Highlights UP’s Law-And-Order Situation

Shah said Uttar Pradesh had undergone a major change in its law-and-order situation since the BJP came to power in the state in 2017.

“There was a time when the mafia ruled UP. In 2017, the BJP formed the government here, with Yogi Adityanath assuming the role of CM. The Yogi government has successfully eliminated the mafia across the state, and this has created a conducive atmosphere for investment,” he said.

He also linked policy continuity to political stability under the Modi government.

“Political stability has become a hallmark of our leader, PM Modi. By earning the public’s trust over 3 consecutive terms as Prime Minister, he has not only formulated policies but also ensured their consistent implementation on the ground,” Shah said.

According to Shah, the government has also refined existing policies and introduced new ones based on experience, contributing to India’s emergence as a global manufacturing hub.

Law And Order Key To Investment Climate

Shah said a stable law-and-order environment was an important condition for attracting investment.

His remarks came as Uttar Pradesh seeks to strengthen its position as a manufacturing, investment and export hub. UPITS 2026 is being held from September 25 to 29 and brings together manufacturers, MSMEs, exporters, artisans, startups, investors and international buyers.

The organisers expect more than 2,400 exhibitors and over 550 international buyers from 85 countries at the trade show, ANI reported.