The Uttar Pradesh defence corridor is set to contribute significantly to the manufacture of BrahMos missiles and drones as per the announcement made by the Indian Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh. Here are the key highlights:

• The Uttar Pradesh defence corridor aims to promote defence manufacturing, research, and innovation in the state.
• The corridor has already attracted investments from leading companies like Tata, Mahindra, and Adani.
• BrahMos Aerospace, the joint venture between India and Russia, is set to establish a manufacturing unit in the corridor that would produce components and systems for the BrahMos missiles.
• The facility will also house the assembly and test of the missile systems.
• The corridor will also contribute to the development of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone industry.
• With the setting up of the drone manufacturing unit in the corridor, India is looking to reduce its dependence on foreign drones and boost its defence capabilities.

Overall, the Uttar Pradesh defence corridor is expected to create a robust defence manufacturing ecosystem that would generate employment opportunities and boost the country's defence capabilities.