The Indian government has awarded contracts totaling 2.89 billion rupees ($32.5 million) to Zen Technologies for a major upgrade of its anti-drone defense systems. The modernization project, scheduled for completion within a year, will incorporate lessons learned from recent frontline counterterror operations, including Operation Sindoor in Jammu and Kashmir.
The upgrades will enhance the hardware security and software resilience of India’s defense systems, addressing key vulnerabilities such as physical tampering and malware attacks. Unlike imported systems often restricted by export regulations, Zen’s domestic solutions offer customizable, modular adaptability suited to India’s operational needs and terrain diversity.
This initiative complements ongoing defense innovation by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), which jointly developed the D4 counter-drone system. The D4 integrates radar, RF sensors, electro-optical/infrared cameras, electronic jammers, and laser-based directed energy weapons, available in both static and mobile versions for rapid military deployment.
In parallel, Adani Defence & Aerospace and DRDO recently introduced a vehicle-mounted counter-drone system equipped with radar, SIGINT/EO sensors, jammers, a 7.62mm gun, and a high-energy laser capable of securing 10-kilometer perimeters. Private players like Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited are advancing next-generation intercept systems such as the Bhargavastra micro-missile, designed to neutralize drone swarms and loitering munitions. These efforts collectively reinforce India’s growing technological edge and commitment to self-reliant anti-drone warfare capabilities.
