Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday praised the Indian armed forces after the success of Operation Sindoor, asserting that India’s military strength had reached a new level of confidence.
“Victory has become our habit,” Rajnath Singh said while addressing a gathering in Lucknow.
He and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath jointly flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace facility in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow.
‘Victory Is Now Our Habit’
Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor proved the growing power of India’s armed forces.
“Operation Sindoor has shown that victory is no longer a rare event for us—it is now a habit,” he remarked, drawing loud applause from the audience.
The minister hailed the precision and preparedness of India’s defence forces and credited the nation’s indigenous defence industry for its growing global recognition.
‘Every Inch of Pakistan Within BrahMos Range’
Praising the country’s missile technology, Rajnath Singh said:
“Our adversaries can no longer escape the reach of the BrahMos. Every inch of Pakistani territory is now within range.”
He also sent a strong warning to Pakistan, saying the events of Operation Sindoor were only a preview of India’s capabilities.
“What happened in Operation Sindoor was just a trailer. That trailer alone made Pakistan realise that if India could give birth to Pakistan, it can also determine what happens next,” he said.
BrahMos Production Milestone
BrahMos Aerospace, which manufactures the supersonic cruise missile system, announced that it had completed the production of its first batch from the new integration and testing unit in Lucknow.
According to Singh, BrahMos has signed export contracts worth ₹4,000 crore with two countries in just one month.
“In the coming years, Lucknow will become a hub of defence technology and global expertise,” he said.
“The turnover of the BrahMos unit will reach ₹3,000 crore in the next financial year, and GST collection could touch ₹5,000 crore annually.”
India’s Growing Defence Power
Rajnath Singh emphasised that India’s growing defence production was making the nation self-reliant under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. He said the BrahMos missile system symbolises India’s ability to blend cutting-edge technology with indigenous innovation.
He concluded by congratulating the scientists, engineers, and defence personnel involved in the successful completion of the project.
