Zen Technologies Wins Rs 2.89 bn MoD Order for Anti-Drone Upgrades

05 Nov 2025 CW Team

The upgrades stem from operational feedback received during Op Sindoor and other frontline missions, where evolving drone threats emphasised the need for rapid adaptation in both hardware and software. Zen’s ADS—fully designed, developed and manufactured in India—enabled immediate validation of new MoD requirements and fast system enhancement, an agility foreign-sourced solutions cannot match.

Global cyber incidents such as the Pager and Stuxnet malware attacks underline the importance of indigenous control over hardware, software, and embedded code in India’s defence infrastructure. Foreign Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) systems often restrict component-level upgrades and expose users to export controls and vendor dependency.

By contrast, India’s Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) systems empower the armed forces to implement upgrades swiftly, improving resilience against emerging threats, including AI-driven drone swarms and stealth technologies.

Commenting on the development, Ashok Atluri, Chairman and Managing Director, Zen Technologies, said, “Recent operations like Op Sindoor have made it clear that the pace at which our defence systems evolve determines our ability to secure the nation. Buying Indian-designed, developed and manufactured products is not optional—it’s essential for survival as drone and cyber threats keep evolving. Zen Technologies remains committed to ensuring India stays one step ahead.”

The announcement reinforces Zen’s role in advancing India’s self-reliant defence capabilities and strengthening the nation’s preparedness against next-generation aerial threats.

Hyderabad, November 2, 2025 — Zen Technologies has secured two major contracts worth Rs 2,89 billion (including GST) from the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India, for the upgradation of its indigenous Anti-Drone Systems (ADS). The projects are scheduled for completion within a year and highlight the strategic necessity of prioritising Indian-designed and developed defence systems.The upgrades stem from operational feedback received during Op Sindoor and other frontline missions, where evolving drone threats emphasised the need for rapid adaptation in both hardware and software. Zen’s ADS—fully designed, developed and manufactured in India—enabled immediate validation of new MoD requirements and fast system enhancement, an agility foreign-sourced solutions cannot match.Global cyber incidents such as the Pager and Stuxnet malware attacks underline the importance of indigenous control over hardware, software, and embedded code in India’s defence infrastructure. Foreign Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) systems often restrict component-level upgrades and expose users to export controls and vendor dependency.By contrast, India’s Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) systems empower the armed forces to implement upgrades swiftly, improving resilience against emerging threats, including AI-driven drone swarms and stealth technologies.Commenting on the development, Ashok Atluri, Chairman and Managing Director, Zen Technologies, said, “Recent operations like Op Sindoor have made it clear that the pace at which our defence systems evolve determines our ability to secure the nation. Buying Indian-designed, developed and manufactured products is not optional—it’s essential for survival as drone and cyber threats keep evolving. Zen Technologies remains committed to ensuring India stays one step ahead.”The announcement reinforces Zen’s role in advancing India’s self-reliant defence capabilities and strengthening the nation’s preparedness against next-generation aerial threats.

Infrastructure Transport

09 Jan 2026

India Becomes First to Produce Bio-Bitumen for Roads

India has become the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen for use in road construction, according to Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. Bitumen, a black and viscous hydrocarbon derived from crude oil, is a key binding material in road building, and the bio-based alternative is expected to significantly improve the sector’s environmental footprint.Addressing the CSIR Technology Transfer Ceremony in New Delhi, Mr Gadkari congratulated Council of Scientific and Industrial Research on achieving the milestone, noting that the initiative would help curb ..

Infrastructure Urban

09 Jan 2026

HILT Policy Seen Boosting Telangana Revenue Sharply

The Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation (HILT) Policy is expected to generate around Rs 1.08 billion in revenue for the Telangana state exchequer, according to Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu. Speaking in the Telangana Legislative Assembly, he said the policy would be implemented within a six-month timeframe in a transparent manner, with uniform rules applicable to all stakeholders. Mr Vikramarka noted that without the HILT Policy, the state would have earned only about Rs 1.2 million per acre. Under the new framework, however, revenue is projected to rise sharply to Rs 70 ..

Infrastructure Urban

09 Jan 2026

India Post, MoRD Tie Up to Boost Rural Inclusion

The Department of Posts and the Ministry of Rural Development have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate rural transformation and expand financial, digital and logistics services for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and rural households across India. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The collaboration aligns with the government’s “Dak Sewa, Jan Sewa” vision and seeks to repositi..