Defence training and anti-drone solutions firm Zen Technologies has got a patent grant for its automated hard kill firearm mounting system.

It is an advanced mechatronics-based defence platform integrating AI-powered target acquisition, automated firing and real-time threat response capabilities, the Hyderabad-based company said about the system.

Designed for border security, counter-drone operations and automated perimeter defence, the system is tailored for both military and law enforcement agencies.

It can be integrated into existing ISR systems such as anti-drone systems and battlefield surveillance radars (BFSRs) providing speedy and accurate target acquisition by electronic means. The validity of the latest patent, under the Indian Patents Act, is up to October 15, 2042, and the third such the company has secured in 2025 and 13th in current fiscal.

“The hard kill firearm mounting system is a game-changing autonomous weapons platform, designed for seamless integration into military vehicles, naval defence systems and high-security installations worldwide,” the company said in a release.