Shillong : In a major boost to India’s indigenous defence technology sector, Zen Technologies on Tuesday showcased India’s first fully integrated AI-powered anti-drone system during the Multilateral Joint Exercise Pragati-I 2026 held at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya.
The advanced anti-drone platform was displayed at Stall No. 21 during the multinational military exercise involving India and 15 friendly foreign countries. The system has been fully designed and developed in India and is aimed at countering modern drone warfare threats, including FPV drones and coordinated swarm attacks increasingly seen in global conflict zones.
According to Zen Technologies, the new platform combines artificial intelligence, radar surveillance, frequency disruption and weapon integration into a single comprehensive anti-drone solution capable of detecting, tracking and neutralizing aerial threats in real time.
One of the major highlights of the system is its wideband frequency coverage ranging from 70 MHz to 12 GHz, allowing it to detect and disrupt multiple drone communication channels. The platform is also capable of detecting drones from over 15 kilometres away while simultaneously tracking more than 100 drones during swarm attacks.
The system features a layered neutralization mechanism including RF jamming, GNSS jamming and spoofing, Remote Controlled Weapon Station integration using 12.7 mm and 7.62 mm weapons, air defence guns and kamikaze interceptors.
Zen Technologies further informed that the platform uses an indigenous high-sensitivity radar system with a detection range of up to 20 kilometres, enabling early detection of small low radar cross-section drones.
At the heart of the system is an intelligent Data Fusion and Command Centre that combines information from multiple sensors and uses advanced AI algorithms for threat classification, tracking and rapid response.
The anti-drone platform has been developed in three deployment configurations to suit different operational requirements. The vehicle-mounted configuration is designed for convoy protection and mobile battlefield deployment, while the man-portable version allows soldiers to quickly detect and neutralize drones during patrol and counter-insurgency operations. A fixed stationary configuration has also been developed to protect military bases, critical infrastructure and other high-value installations with 24/7 surveillance coverage.
Zen Technologies, headquartered in Hyderabad, is known for its defence training and anti-drone solutions. The company stated that it has applied for more than 200 patents and delivered over 10,000 systems globally over the past three decades.
The showcasing of the indigenous AI-powered anti-drone system in Meghalaya is being viewed as a significant milestone in India’s push towards defence self-reliance and advanced battlefield technologies.