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{{Short description|Defence corridor in Uttar Pradesh, India}}
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[[File:Nodemap.jpg|alt=Location of Nodes of Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor|thumb|266x266px|Location of Nodes of Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor]]
The '''Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC)''' or '''Defence Corridor''' is an initiative by the [[Government of India]] to promote self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the [[Make in India]] and [[Atmanirbhar Bharat]] campaigns. It was announced in 2018-2019 union budget by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Defence Corridor | url=https://www.pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1579096 }}</ref> It aims to make [[Uttar Pradesh]] a major hub for aerospace, defence, and military equipment production.

The [[Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority|Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA)]] has been appointed as the lead agency to oversee the execution of this project in coordination with various state agencies. It has six nodes, such as [[Aligarh]], [[Agra]], [[Chitrakoot Dham|Chitrakoot]], [[Jhansi]], [[Kanpur]] and [[Lucknow]]. As of June 2025, about [[Indian rupee|₹]]28,809 crore had been invested in the defence corridor by seven companies.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-23 |title=UP Defence Corridor: Seven companies start production |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/up-defence-corridor-seven-companies-start-production-101750693272454.html |access-date=2025-09-11 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

== DefExpo 2020 ==

23 [[Memorandum of understanding|MoUs]] worth Rs 50,000 crore were inked with the [[Government of Uttar Pradesh]] alone through the [[Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority|UPEIDA]] in the presence of [[List of chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh|Chief Minister]] [[Yogi Adityanath]] and [[Minister of Defence (India)|Raksha Mantri]] [[Rajnath Singh]].<ref>{{cite web |title=UP govt inks 23 defence manufacturing-related MoUs worth Rs 50,000 crore|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-defexpo-2020-up-govt-inks-23-defence-manufacturing-related-mous-worth-rs-50000-crore-1860611/|website= www.financialexpress.com |date=8 February 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=DefExpo 2020 will bring investments over Rs 50,000 crore, generate 3 lakh jobs, says Adityanath|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/defexpo-2020-will-bring-investments-over-rs-50000-crore-generate-3-lakh-jobs-says-adityanath20200208071710/|website= www.aninews.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-07-08 |title=UP defence corridor attracts Rs 25,000 crore in deals through 154 MoUs, propels industrial growth |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/up-govt-secures-rs-25000-crore-in-defence-deals-to-propel-industrial-growth/articleshow/111577215.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-09-11 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>

== Nodes ==
The corridor comprises six nodes across Uttar Pradesh, each with specialised focus areas for defence manufacturing.<ref name="bwworld">{{cite web |title=UP's Defence Industrial Corridor Attracts Rs 30,000 Cr Investment |url=https://www.businessworld.in/article/ups-defence-industrial-corridor-attracts-rs-30000-cr-investment-556276 |website=BW Businessworld |date=9 May 2025 |access-date=10 April 2026}}</ref>

=== Lucknow ===
The Lucknow node spans 117.35 hectares and has attracted investments of approximately {{INR}}1,411 crore. It hosts 12 companies, including [[BrahMos Aerospace]], which has invested {{INR}}300 crore for manufacturing [[BrahMos]] missile systems.<ref name="bsapr">{{cite news |title=Uttar Pradesh defence corridor gets ₹30K crore investment proposals |url=https://www.business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/uttar-pradesh-defence-corridor-gets-30k-crore-investment-proposals-125042800863_1.html |work=Business Standard |date=28 April 2025 |access-date=10 April 2026}}</ref> Other companies at this node include Aerolloy Technologies, which is developing a titanium castings facility for aerospace applications.<ref name="bsapr"/>

=== Kanpur ===
The Kanpur node leads in investment proposals with approximately {{INR}}12,683 crore committed. [[Adani Defence and Aerospace]] has established two manufacturing facilities with an investment of {{INR}}1,500 crore for the production of ammunition and missiles. These facilities, inaugurated in February 2024, are among the largest defence manufacturing units in South Asia.<ref name="bsapr"/>

=== Jhansi ===
The Jhansi node, designated as the Centre for Ammunition and Explosives, has attracted investment proposals worth {{INR}}9,139 crore. Sixteen companies have been allotted 531.09 hectares of land for production of explosives, propulsion systems, and mobile platforms for infantry weapons.<ref name="bwworld"/>

=== Aligarh ===
The Aligarh node has received investment proposals of approximately {{INR}}3,419 crore. Ancor Research Labs is investing {{INR}}550 crore for manufacturing drones and electronic warfare equipment, with operations expected to commence by mid-2026.<ref name="bsapr"/>

=== Chitrakoot ===
[[Bharat Electronics Limited]] has been allotted 75 hectares in the Chitrakoot node for an investment of over {{INR}}562 crore to manufacture radar and air defence systems.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bharat Electronics Limited's ₹562 Crore+ Investment in Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor |url=https://www.newsonprojects.com/news/bharat-electronics-limiteds-562-crore-investment-in-uttar-pradesh-defence-corridor-kicks-off-with-75-hectare-land-allotment |website=News On Project |date=April 2026 |access-date=10 April 2026}}</ref>

=== Agra ===
The Agra node is currently under active development, with the government expediting land allocation and infrastructure improvements to attract further investment.<ref name="bwworld"/>

== Key investors ==
Major companies that have invested or committed investments in the corridor include:<ref name="bsapr"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Uttar Pradesh govt to expand ambit of defence manufacturing corridor |url=https://www.business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/uttar-pradesh-govt-to-expand-ambit-of-defence-manufacturing-corridor-126020501022_1.html |work=Business Standard |date=5 February 2026 |access-date=10 April 2026}}</ref>
* [[Adani Defence|Adani Defence and Aerospace]]
* [[BrahMos Aerospace]]
* [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]]
* [[Bharat Electronics Limited]]
* [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]]
* Aerolloy Technologies Limited
* Tata Technologies
== References ==
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[[Category:Economy of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Military of India]]

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