Zen Technologies Licence for Cannons: Zen Technologies has got an arms manufacturing licence from the Government of India under the Arms Act, 1959. This new approval lets the company make 12.7mm, 23mm, 30mm and 40mm cannons. These cannons are used in air defence, naval work and counter-unmanned aircraft system, or C-UAS, roles. The company said this is an important step for its defence business.
This is a major move for the Hyderabad-based company because these are not ordinary systems. These are rapid-fire cannons that are used as the last layer of defence when drones, loitering munitions or other low-flying threats come close.
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Why These Cannons Matter?
The cannons Zen Technologies can now make are important in modern warfare. They are used where fast action is needed against threats coming from the air. This includes drones, flying attack systems and other low-altitude targets. These systems become even more useful when they are linked with fire-control systems, radar, electro-optical/infrared or EO/IR sensors, and programmable ammunition.
The new licence is also being seen as a boost for India’s local defence manufacturing push under the IDDM framework. That means more defence equipment can be designed, developed and made inside India. At a time when drone attacks and similar aerial threats are becoming more common in wars around the world, this kind of manufacturing capacity can become very useful for the country.
What the Company Does?
Zen Technologies is known for defence training systems and anti-drone solutions. The company makes systems that help train defence and security forces and also help measure how ready they are for combat. It has a research and development centre that is recognised by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Its production facility is in Hyderabad.
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The company says it has applied for more than 200 patents and has already sent more than 1,000 training systems to different parts of the world. This shows that the company is not new in this field and already has a strong base in defence technology and training products.
Profit Rises
Zen Technologies also reported strong financial growth for the third quarter of FY26. Its consolidated net profit rose 37.9% to Rs 54.77 crore. Revenue from operations also went up 16.8% to Rs 177.82 crore in Q3 FY26 compared with Q3 FY25. These numbers show the company had a good quarter on the profit and revenue side.
Investors also reacted positively to the latest development. Shares of Zen Technologies jumped 5.81% and ended at Rs 1,614.35 on the BSE, according to the market report carried on April 17, 2026. The rise came after the market took note of the company’s new licence and growing role in India’s defence space.
