India: Kanpur develops as leading hub for defence manufacturing

 Indian Pinaka missile

Kanpur: A scheme develops for the project across Lucknow, Kanpur and Jhansi. It is perceived that this initiative would lead to the inception of around 70 ancillary units. 

This production line of DRDO will be a part of the Defence Corridor.

Notably, supersonic cruise missile BrahMos is one of the most dangerous missiles of the 21st century. 

Reportedly, Kanpur has the honour of the biggest production infrastructure for the development of defence equipment in the state.

The city encompasses over 300 big and small production units. The products worth ₹1,500 crores are manufactured. in them.

Remarkably, the stabiliser of the Pinaka missile is produced in the Ordnance Factory here.

Now, the latest plans will make it a prominent hub for defence manufacturing.