HYDERABAD, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 – Zen Technologies Limited (NSE: ZENTEC | BSE: 533339) today announced it has been granted a patent for its innovative Automated Hard Kill Firearm Mounting System, further solidifying its leadership in advanced defence technology.
Key Patent Details
The patent, effective from October 15, 2022, extends until October 15, 2042, under the Indian Patents Act. This marks Zen Technologies' third patent secured in the calendar year 2025 and the 13th for the fiscal year 2024-25, highlighting the company's ongoing commitment to defence innovation and indigenous solution development.Technology Overview and Application
The patented Automated Hard Kill Firearm Mounting System is a sophisticated mechatronics-based defence solution integrating artificial intelligence (AI)-driven target detection, automated engagement, and real-time threat response capabilities. The system significantly accelerates operational responsiveness and enhances combat efficiency.Designed for seamless integration with existing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, including anti-drone systems and Battlefield Surveillance Radars (BFSRs), this solution supports swift and precise target acquisition electronically. The system is particularly optimized for border security operations, counter-drone activities, and automated perimeter defence for both military and law enforcement use, ensuring rapid threat neutralization and bolstered security.
Strategic Significance and Global Impact
The grant of this patent underscores Zen Technologies' strategic focus on autonomous and high-tech defence solutions, reinforcing India's self-reliance in critical military technologies. This system can be deployed across a broad spectrum of platforms, including military vehicles, naval defence installations, and other high-security facilities worldwide, enhancing global defence preparedness.Zen Technologies Limited continues to leverage its robust R&D capabilities—recognized by India's Ministry of Science and Technology—and advanced in-house production facilities located in Hyderabad. To date, Zen Technologies has applied for over 172 patents and has supplied more than 1,000 training systems globally.
Management Commentary
Zen Technologies, in an official statement, noted, "The Hard Kill Firearm Mounting System is a game-changing autonomous weapons platform. This patent grant further solidifies Zen Technologies Limited’s position as a leader in cutting-edge defence technologies, ensuring a safer, smarter, and more responsive security framework for the future."Zen Technologies remains strategically aligned with emergent threat landscapes, continuously evolving its product portfolio to meet the specific operational requirements of global defence agencies, including the U.S. Army and the U.S. Department of Defence.
About Zen Technologies Limited
Zen Technologies Limited is a global leader in providing advanced defence training and anti-drone solutions. With more than three decades of expertise, the company specializes in the development and deployment of realistic training solutions and tactical systems for defence and security forces worldwide.