Zen Technologies Gets Licence To Manufacture Defence Cannons In India

Zen Technologies Limited has received an arms manufacturing licence from the Government of India under the Arms Act, 1959.

The licence allows the company to manufacture 12.7mm, 23mm, 30mm and 40mm cannons.

Role of the New Weapon Systems

These rapid-fire cannons are used in:

• Air defence systems
• Naval operations
• Counter-drone and anti-UAV defence

They act as a last-layer defence against drones, loitering munitions and low-flying aerial threats.

When combined with radar, fire-control systems and electro-optical sensors, the cannons can provide accurate and cost-effective protection for:

• Strategic assets
• Armoured vehicles
• Border areas
• Critical infrastructure

Boost to India’s Indigenous Defence Push

The licence strengthens India’s focus on local defence manufacturing under the IDDM (Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) framework.

With rising global conflicts and increasing drone warfare, the company is now better positioned to provide India-focused and affordable air defence solutions.

About Zen Technologies

Zen Technologies is known for defence training and anti-drone solutions. Key highlights:

• Over 30 years of defence technology experience
• Recognised R&D centre by the Ministry of Science and Technology
• Applied for 200+ patents
• Delivered 10,000+ systems worldwide
• Production and R&D facility in Hyderabad

The company builds training systems used by armed forces and security agencies globally.

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Zen Technologies Share Price Movement

Zen Technologies share price (NSE: ZENTEC) closed at ₹1,628 on 17 April, rising ₹103.70 or 6.80% for the day. The stock opened at ₹1,524.40 and moved between a low of ₹1,521 and a high of ₹1,642.80 during the session. Over the past year, the stock has touched a 52-week high of ₹2,268 and a 52-week low of ₹1,223, while offering a dividend yield of 0.12% with a quarterly dividend of ₹0.49.

Conclusion

The new licence marks a major milestone for Zen Technologies. It expands the company’s defence manufacturing capabilities and supports India’s goal of strengthening its self-reliance in military technology.

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