New Delhi, April 19 -- The Government of India has granted an arms manufacturing licence under the Arms Act, 1959, for the production of 12.7mm, 23mm, 30mm and 40mm cannons, to Zen Technologies.

The move is aimed at strengthening the country's indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem. The licence covers rapid-fire cannon systems that are widely used in air defence, naval operations and counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) roles. These weapon systems are considered crucial in providing last-layer protection against evolving aerial threats, including drones, loitering munitions and low-flying hostile platforms.

According to a press release issued by Zen Technologies, the authorised systems are expected to significantly enhance India...