Zen Technologies has secured a significant order worth ₹108 crore from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for tank crew gunnery training simulators. This order validates the company’s indigenous R&D efforts and marks a full circle moment, over a decade after supplying its first tank simulators to the Indian Army. This contract underscores the importance of simulation-based training for modernizing India’s armed forces.
Significant MoD Contract
Zen Technologies, an IDDM-compliant indigenous defense technology company, has been awarded a major contract from the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, totaling ₹108 crores (including GST) for tank crew gunnery training simulators, as of November 25, 2025.
Executive Commentary
Mr. Ashok Atluri, Chairman and Managing Director of Zen Technologies, stated that this ₹108 crore order validates indigenous R&D and proves what’s possible when policy protects genuine Indian IP. He highlighted a TERI study showing that just 15% penetration of crew gunnery simulators saves ₹1,123 crore annually for our armed forces.
Strategic Importance
This procurement results directly from the Ministry of Defence’s Simulation Framework released in September 2021, which recognized simulation-based training as a strategic priority for force modernization. This order represents just the initial phase of a much larger requirement.
Tank Crew Gunnery Simulator Details
The Crew Gunnery Simulator (CGS) is a high-fidelity training system for tank commanders and gunners. It fully replicates the tank’s turret compartment. It supports realistic gunnery drills, manual and stabilization modes, ammunition selection (APFSDS, HEAT, HE), loading methods, laser range-finder use, and manual range-setting. The simulator is containerized for easy transport.
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