The High-Altitude Man-Portable Anti-Drone System (MPADS) is tailored for deployment in rugged and isolated areas where vehicle-mounted systems are impractical, the company stated in an exchange filing.
As per the Hyderabad-based firm, the system integrates radio frequency detection, data fusion, and omni-directional jamming in a mobile setup that can be handled by soldiers or transported via pack animals, all-terrain vehicles, and unmanned ground vehicles.
Zen Technologies mentioned that the system can identify drones from distances up to 5 km, scanning the 400 megahertz to 6 gigahertz frequency spectrum. It also offers omni-directional jamming capability up to 3 km to interfere with drone command links and Global Navigation Satellite System signals.
The platform can detect multiple drones, including swarms, and is designed for continuous operations across various weather conditions.
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Integrated command system
The system features the company’s radio frequency-based drone detector, utilizing correlative interferometry and digital beamforming techniques to pinpoint drone directions. It is linked with a Data Fusion and Command Centre that aggregates inputs from multiple sensors, enabling operators to oversee airspace, classify aerial threats, analyze spectrum activity, and enhance operational decision-making.
The defence electronics firm stated that this system has been developed to tackle the growing use of drones in high-altitude and border areas, while also fostering indigenous defence manufacturing.
Q1 Results
The launch follows the company’s report of a dip in performance for the June quarter on Saturday. Net profit fell 27.8% year-on-year to ₹34.4 crore from ₹48 crore, while revenue from operations decreased by 10.5% to ₹141.6 crore from ₹158.2 crore.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) plummeted 40.2% to ₹38.7 crore from ₹64.7 crore, with the EBITDA margin shrinking to 27.3% from 40.9%.
Shares of Zen Tech closed 1.82% lower at ₹1,768 on Friday ahead of the announcement. The stock has increased by over 30% in 2026.
