SOURCE: AFI
Hyderabad-based Zen Technologies Limited has solidified its position as a trailblazer in military training simulation with the grant of its third patent for the T-90 Tank Simulator. Announced on March 3, 2025, this latest achievement—the patent for the Containerized Driving Simulator System (T-90 DS)—marks another milestone in the company’s relentless pursuit of innovation. With a validity extending to March 24, 2042, the patent underscores Zen’s growing influence in delivering cutting-edge training solutions for armored vehicle crews, aligning with India’s push for self-reliance in defense technology.
This third patent for the T-90 tank simulator joins Zen’s earlier patented systems: the Basic Gunnery Simulator (BGS) and the Crew Gunnery Simulator (CGS), both designed to enhance the skills of T-90 tank operators. Beyond the T-90 platform, Zen Technologies holds three additional patents for simulator variants tailored to the T-72 and BMP-II tanks, showcasing its versatility and expertise across India’s armored fleet. Together, these innovations position Zen as a leader in simulation-based training, a critical domain for modern armed forces seeking cost-effective, high-impact alternatives to live vehicle exercises.
The newly patented T-90 DS Simulator is a high-fidelity, portable training system designed to replicate the experience of driving a T-90 tank, one of India’s frontline main battle tanks. Featuring a six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) motion platform, the simulator accurately mimics the tank’s movements across diverse terrains, from rugged hills to urban landscapes. This immersive environment is enhanced by the integration of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies, which deliver real-time battlefield scenarios, sharpen situational awareness, and enable multi-unit crew coordination.
Housed in a containerized, plug-and-play design, the T-90 DS is rapidly deployable, allowing military units to conduct training at various locations without the logistical burden of transporting actual tanks. The system’s scenario-based AI training modules further elevate its utility, simulating complex combat conditions such as desert operations, night maneuvers, and urban warfare. For the Indian Army, which operates over 1,000 T-90 tanks, this simulator promises to enhance driver proficiency while reducing wear on live assets—a win-win for operational readiness and resource conservation.
The T-90 DS patent is Zen’s fourth in 2025 and its 14th in the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting a prolific period of innovation. The company’s earlier T-90 patents—the BGS and CGS—focus on gunnery skills, offering realistic target acquisition, ammunition selection, and firing simulations for gunners and commanders. Meanwhile, Zen’s three patents for T-72 and BMP-II simulators demonstrate its ability to adapt its technology across platforms, catering to the Indian Army’s diverse armored inventory, which includes Soviet-era T-72s and BMP-II infantry fighting vehicles alongside the modern T-90.
The patents also signal Zen’s potential in the export market. With a modular design that can be reconfigured for other main battle tanks, the T-90 simulators hold appeal for nations operating similar platforms, particularly in Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. This aligns with India’s broader defense export goals, which saw shipments exceed ?21,000 crores in 2024.
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