Zen Technologies, a defence technology company, has received an arms manufacturing licence from the Government of India under the Arms Act, 1959. The company can now manufacture 12.7mm, 23mm, 30mm, and 40mm cannons — critical weapon systems with strong applicability in air defence, naval operations and counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) roles.
“These rapid-fire cannons serve as highly effective last-layer defence solutions against drones, loitering munitions, and low-flying aerial threats,” the company said in a statement on Friday.
“When integrated with advanced fire-control systems, radar, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, and programmable ammunition, these systems provide highly responsive, accurate, and cost-effective protection for strategic assets, armoured formations, border areas, and critical infrastructure,” it said.
Published on April 17, 2026