India’s

first comprehensive anti-drone platform, featuring vehicle-mounted, handheld,

and stationary configurations, offering both soft-kill and hard-kill solutions

against hostile drone threats

Prayagraj,

04 May (HS): Amidst the growing landscape of drone-based warfare in conflict

zones across the globe, Zen Technologies—a pioneer in next-generation

anti-drone systems—launched India’s first modular, AI-powered counter-drone

system at the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj. Designed and developed

entirely indigenously, this system marks a significant milestone in India's

efforts toward self-reliance in the defense sector and the creation of

sovereign Intellectual Property in critical battlefield technologies. Recent

conflicts have demonstrated that low-cost FPVs and coordinated swarm attacks

are emerging as decisive force multipliers, capable of evading traditional air

defense systems. Through its next-generation AI-driven anti-drone solution,

this latest platform from Zen Technologies is engineered to counter this

rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Full-Spectrum

Frequency Dominance: Wideband coverage spanning 70 MHz – 12 GHz, enabling

detection and disruption across various drone communication channels.

Extended

Surveillance Capability: A detection range of over 15 km, with the capacity to

simultaneously track up to 100+ drones for effective swarm engagement.

Multi-Layered

Neutralization Architecture: RF jamming, GNSS jamming/spoofing, RCWS (12.7/7.62

mm) integration, air defense guns, and Kamikaze interceptors.

High-Sensitivity

Indigenous Radar: A range of up to 20 km, featuring advanced capabilities for

the early detection of small drones with a low RCS (Radar Cross Section).

At

the core of this system lies an intelligent 'Data Fusion and Command Center,'

which integrates inputs from multiple sensors and employs advanced algorithms

for the precise classification, tracking, and neutralization of threats.

Commenting

on this launch, Ashok Atluri, Chairman and Managing Director of Zen

Technologies, stated: “Operation Sindoor has brought a stark reality to light:

drone warfare is fundamentally redefining the battlefield, and nations that

fail to adapt accordingly will remain vulnerable. While the entire world is

focused on manufacturing drones, the true advantage will lie with those capable

of neutralizing them. At Zen Technologies, we have secured precisely this

advantage. This launch further reinforces our commitment to advancing

state-of-the-art indigenous defense technologies, reducing reliance on imports,

and equipping our armed forces with globally competitive, future-ready

capabilities. Our AI-powered anti-drone platform—developed under the IDDM

framework with full Intellectual Property (IP) ownership—represents a decisive

response to this paradigm shift. For the armed forces, this translates into

enhanced security and increased probabilities of mission success within a

rapidly evolving battlefield landscape. As a leading provider of anti-drone solutions,

Zen Technologies is uniquely positioned to design, develop, and deliver

world-class systems on a global scale; we will continue to invest significantly

and consistently in shaping the future of anti-drone warfare technology.”

Multi-Configuration

Deployment Capability: This platform is designed to be easily deployed in three

primary configurations:

Vehicle-Mounted

Configuration: Mounted on tactical vehicles and mobile platforms, this

configuration enables rapid deployment, convoy protection, and on-the-move area

defense amidst the dynamic environment of the battlefield.

Man-Portable

Configuration: A lightweight, rugged, and mission-ready system designed for

dismounted troops, this configuration facilitates the rapid detection and

neutralization of adversaries during patrols and counter-insurgency operations.

Fixed

Configuration: Deployed to safeguard critical infrastructure, military bases,

and high-value assets—whether in military or civilian domains—this

configuration ensures continuous, 24/7 surveillance and security coverage.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi