Zen Technologies has a history of supplying soft kill anti-drone systems to the Indian Air Force, building on this experience, the company has now developed and started manufacturing the Hardkill anti-drone system
Zen Technologies, a Hyderabad-based company, has announced the delivery of an indigenous anti-drone system to the Indian Army’s Air Defence College in Gopalpur, Odisha. The system, known as the HK counter-drone technology, features hardkill capabilities aimed at enhancing the country’s defense against enemy drones.
The Air Defence College is a key institution where the Indian Army trains its personnel in air defense. The training covers threats from enemy aircraft, helicopters, and missiles using various air defense systems. Recognizing the increasing threat posed by drones in modern warfare, the college has added counter-drone technology to its curriculum. Soldiers will now be trained in anti-drone warfare using the Zen ADS-HK system. Zen Technologies announced this development on their X (formerly Twitter) account.
Zen Technologies has a history of supplying soft kill anti-drone systems to the Indian Air Force. Building on this experience, the company has now developed and started manufacturing the Hardkill anti-drone system. This new HK system includes an advanced electro-optical tracking system developed in-house. It is equipped with a day camera, a thermal camera, and a laser range finder, allowing for all-weather tracking.
According to Zen Technologies’ website, the Hardkill anti-drone system features an auto-gun that automatically fires bullets upon detecting a drone. The system can align itself with the target and, if necessary, capture enemy drones with a net. Additionally, it can jam radio frequencies, providing a comprehensive defense against drones.
In a related development, Zonet Technology Company, based in Noida, has claimed to supply the Indian Army with 150 loitering munitions designed for high-altitude operations, up to 18,000 feet. These drones can fly up to 500 meters high and have a range of about five kilometers. It is believed that the Indian Army plans to deploy these drones along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.
These advancements in indigenous anti-drone technology mark a significant step forward in strengthening India’s defense capabilities against modern aerial threats.
