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Uttar Pradesh Defence Push: BrahMos Missiles and Economic Transformation Highlighted at UP International Trade Show 2026
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Core Event – Launch of UP International Trade Show 2026
On September 25, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida. Addressing manufacturers, MSMEs, exporters and international buyers, Shah said the BrahMos missiles now assembled in Lucknow are “giving Pakistan sleepless nights,” framing the show as a showcase of the state’s defence-manufacturing ecosystem.
Background & Context – Defence Industrial Corridor and Prior Law-and-Order Challenges
The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor includes six nodes—Jhansi, Chitrakoot, Lucknow, Agra, Aligarh and Kanpur. Its flagship BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow opened in May 2025; the first missile batch was dispatched in October 2025. Shah credited the “double-engine government” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the progress.
Data & Statistics – Scale of Defence Production and Economic Indicators
- Defence production value: ? Rs 1.78 lakh crore.
- Defence-product exports: 56 times the 2013-14 level, reaching ? 80 countries.
- GST collections: Rs 2.11 lakh crore.
- Capital expenditure across sectors: Rs 12.2 lakh crore.
- Semiconductor projects: 12 projects in six states.
- Expected output of the Lucknow BrahMos facility: ? 100 missile systems annually.
Official Statements & Responses – Government View on Growth, FTAs and Future Targets
Shah noted India’s overall growth rate at 7.8 %, citing Moody’s upgraded forecast and a sovereign-rating upgrade by Japan’s JCR.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Today, the BrahMos missiles manufactured in UP give Pakistan sleepless nights; this is a prime indicator of the transformation taking place,” — Amit Shah
- “The primary condition for creating an investment climate is that the law and order situation should be good,” — Amit Shah
- “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,” — Amit Shah
What's Next – Upcoming Phases of the Defence Corridor and Trade Show Schedule
UPITS 2026 runs from September 25-29, featuring more than 2,400 exhibitors and attracting over 600 international buyers from 85 countries. The state plans to expand the Defence Industrial Corridor’s six nodes, with additional investment commitments of INR42,057 crore reported by April 2026. It will also leverage the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative and the newly launched ODOP website to integrate local artisans into global supply chains.
