BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre inaugurated in Lucknow
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on National Technology Day, 11 May 2025; the 200-acre, approximately ₹300 crore complex was completed within 40 months.
Summary
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on 11 May 2025, National Technology Day, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the site. The 200-acre centre will integrate booster sub-assemblies, avionics, propellant and ramjet engines, with design and administrative blocks planned. The complex costs approximately ₹300 crore and was completed within 40 months. BrahMos Aerospace has selected 36 trainees to operate the facility. DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V. Kamat and DG BrahMos Dr Jaiteerth R. Joshi attended.
Key facts
- Date
- 11 May 2025
- Place
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Area / cost
- 200 acres / ~₹300 crore
- Completed in
- 40 months
- Functions
- Integration of booster sub-assemblies, avionics, propellant, ramjet engines
- Trainees selected
- 36
Practice MCQs 4 questions
The BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre inaugurated in Lucknow on 11 May 2025 was built at an approximate cost of:
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Correct answer: B — ₹300 crore
The complex costs approximately ₹300 crore.
Consider the following statements about the BrahMos facility in Lucknow: 1. It was inaugurated virtually by the Defence Minister on National Technology Day. 2. The project was completed within 40 months. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Defence release.
How many trainees did BrahMos Aerospace select for operating the new Lucknow facility?
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Correct answer: D — 36
BrahMos Aerospace selected 36 trainees; five were felicitated by the UP Chief Minister.
What is the area of the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow?
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Correct answer: A — 200 acres
It is a 200-acre facility.