INKAS Aerospace & Defense, a prominent North American manufacturer and integrator of defense solutions, is set to unveil its comprehensive domestic security ecosystem for the first time in the MENA region at the Marrakech Airshow 2026. This highly anticipated event will take place from October 7 to 10 at the Royal Air Forces Base in Marrakech. During the airshow, INKAS will also showcase three innovative platforms launched over the past year: the INKAS M1 MRAP, the INKAS MLTV, and the INKAS ANURI UAV. These platforms represent significant advancements in passenger intelligence, border security, protected tactical mobility, autonomous systems, and counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), as highlighted in a company statement.
INKAS plans to structure its presence at the Marrakech Airshow around three key capability domains: Intelligence, Mobility, and Autonomy. A central feature of their presentation will be the API-PNR capability, which integrates into a broader domestic security ecosystem. This portfolio is designed to assist governments throughout the travel journey and border security process—before travel, at the border, and within national territory—by incorporating passenger data, identity technologies, connectivity with carriers, border management capabilities, and intelligence-based risk assessment.
The API-PNR system enables authorized governmental authorities to receive and evaluate advance information regarding travelers, as well as passenger record data prior to a traveler's arrival. This facilitates the early identification of relevant risks and allows for a more informed allocation of border security resources. The timing of this regional debut coincides with Morocco's ongoing modernization of its aviation infrastructure as part of the Airports 2030 strategy, which includes the expansion of major airport platforms like Marrakech and increased reliance on digital technologies throughout the passenger journey.
In the domain of protected mobility, INKAS will present the M1 MRAP, which was launched in 2025, alongside the MLTV, introduced in 2026. The M1 is a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle specifically designed for high-threat environments. Its architecture supports various configurations, including troop transport, command and control, reconnaissance, medical evacuation, and convoy protection. The MLTV is a modular light tactical vehicle designed for missions that include protected transport, patrol, reconnaissance, rapid intervention, command missions, and medical evacuation, with a modular architecture that allows for adaptation to different operational requirements and end-user needs.
The third platform, ANURI, expands INKAS's portfolio into autonomous aerospace technologies and counter-UAS capabilities. This AI-guided modular interceptor is engineered to address threats from FPV drones, modified commercial UAVs, and other emerging low-altitude threats impacting military forces, strategic sites, and critical infrastructure. Collectively, these systems exemplify INKAS's evolution from individual protected mobility platforms to a broader portfolio encompassing intelligence, mobility, and autonomous defense technologies.
David Khazanski, CEO of INKAS, remarked, "INKAS has significantly expanded its capabilities over the past year, both in terms of the technologies we are developing and the security requirements we can meet. The Marrakech Airshow 2026 provides us with a platform to showcase all these capabilities and strengthen our relationships with governments and partners in Morocco, Africa, and across the MENA region." This edition of the Marrakech Airshow will bring together government delegations, armed forces, manufacturers from the aerospace and defense sectors, technology companies, and international decision-makers, emphasizing industrial sovereignty, high-tech defense systems, artificial intelligence, and satellite technologies.
INKAS Aerospace & Defense has over three decades of experience as a North American manufacturer, integrator, and supplier of defense solutions, serving international government, military, law enforcement, and security organizations. The company's portfolio includes protected and tactical mobility, unmanned systems, counter-UAS technologies, border and airport security, critical infrastructure protection, and integrated defense solutions.
As reported by lavieeco.com.
