Zen Technologies on Friday said it has been granted an arms manufacturing licence by the Government of India under the Arms Act, 1959.The licence authorises the company to manufacture 12.7 mm, 23 mm, 30 mm and 40 mm weapons — critical systems with applications in air defence, naval operations and counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) roles.These rapid-fire cannons serve as effective last-layer defence against drones, loitering munitions and low-flying aerial threats.When integrated with advanced fire-control systems, radar, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors and programmable ammunition, the systems can provide responsive, accurate and cost-effective protection for strategic assets, armoured formations, border areas and critical infrastructure.