Uttar Pradesh’s Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) has secured investments worth ₹34,000 crore in the aerospace and military equipment sectors, strengthening India’s push for self-reliance under the Make in India initiative. The corridor spans six nodes: Kanpur, Jhansi, Lucknow, Aligarh, Agra, and Chitrakoot.
Land Allotment and Industrial Setup
The UP Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has allotted 1,000 hectares of land to 62 companies and acquired a total of over 2,000 hectares for the corridor. Key investors include BrahMos Aerospace, Adani Defence Systems and Technologies, Bharat Dynamics, Global Engineers, Ancor Research Labs, NextStrat Tech Vision, and Adhunik Material and Sciences.
Key Facilities and Operations
- BrahMos Aerospace in Lucknow, a JV between DRDO and Russia’s NPOM, focuses on supersonic missile development.
- Adani Defence has started operations at a ₹1,500 crore ammunition plant in Kanpur.
- In Aligarh, Amitec Electronics invested ₹330 crore to manufacture electronic warfare systems and satellite technology.
- Aerolloy Technologies in Lucknow began titanium casting for advanced missile systems with a ₹320 crore investment.
Strategic Objectives
Launched in 2018, UPDIC aims to reduce India’s reliance on defence imports, build local manufacturing capabilities, and foster self-reliance in defence production. The project has already attracted major global and domestic players, creating advanced manufacturing ecosystems across the six nodes.
Government Support
At the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the state’s growing role in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing capabilities and encouraged further investments to consolidate the corridor as a hub for strategic industries.
Summary
Uttar Pradesh’s Defence Industrial Corridor has attracted ₹34,000 crore in investments across aerospace and military sectors, with companies like BrahMos Aerospace, Adani Defence, and Bharat Dynamics setting up key facilities. The corridor spans six strategic nodes and aims to boost self-reliance under Make in India, reduce import dependence, and create advanced manufacturing capabilities. Government support and land allotments have facilitated rapid industrial setup, signaling UP’s emergence as a major defence manufacturing hub.
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