Hyderabad defence firm Zen Tech unveils integrated smart suite for border security

Hyderabad-based Zen Technologies has developed a border security solution that integrates anti-drone systems, autonomous surveillance, precision-response platforms and real-time situational awareness into a unified operational grid.

It is an indigenous AI-enabled ecosystem, the Hyderabad-based firm said, announcing the launch of its Integrated Smart Border Suite as a comprehensive anti-infiltration and counter-hybrid warfare solution. AI-powered anti-drone systems, smart loitering munition, interceptor drones, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), remote controlled weapon stations (RCWS) and electro-optical and thermal surveillance systems form part of the suite.

The product comes amid a fundamental transformation that India’s border security architecture is witnessing from a static, manpower intensive deployments to intelligent, autonomous and technology-driven protection systems capable of responding to dynamic and asymmetric threats in real time, CMD Ashok Atluri said.

Indigenous defence technologies built on Indian intellectual property will play a decisive role in strengthening national security, operational readiness and strategic self-reliance as the country accelerates modernisation of its border infrastructure, he said in a statement on Wednesday.

The AI-powered anti-drone systems will be available in vehicle-mounted, man-portable and fixed configurations and developed to deliver both soft-kill and hard-kill capabilities against hostile drone threats, while smart loitering munition component is capable of surveillance, target acquisition and precision strike operations in contested environments.

Interceptor Drones, forming part of the suite, are high-speed aerial platforms engineered to detect, pursue and neutralise hostile drones before they reach protected assets or critical zones; the UGVs autonomous systems for reconnaissance, surveillance, logistics support and tactical operations in high-risk environments; and RCWS consist of electro-optical sensors, thermal imaging and fire-control systems to enable accurate target engagement from protected positions.

The electro-optical and thermal surveillance systems are long-range, all-weather surveillance systems with intelligent tracking and thermal sensing for round-the-clock monitoring across difficult terrain. The company’s shares on the BSE ended the day 5.73% higher at ₹1,694.85 apiece.