Zen Tech scores big! Defence Ministry places ₹108-crore order for cutting-edge combat simulators!

The order, placed under the government’s domestic procurement category, is expected to be executed within 12 months, the company said.

Industry reports indicate that the simulator has been developed entirely in-house under the Make-II category, which allows private players to build equipment prototypes without government funding before order approval.

Zen said its Integrated Air Defence Combat Simulator (IADCS) offers a hyper-realistic virtual combat environment, enhancing operator readiness, unit-level coordination and tactical evaluation. The firm highlighted that such systems could significantly cut the cost of live-fire training for armed forces.

The company also expects the system to draw interest from international forces operating legacy air-defence guns like the L70, potentially opening up export opportunities.

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Hyderabad, Zen Technologies specialises in defence training and combat-simulation products, including virtual, live-fire, and constructive simulators, tactical training ranges and anti-drone systems.

The company has shipped over 1,000 training systems globally and holds more than 170 patents, underlining its focus on research and innovation.