OTTAWA, — May 28, 2026 : INKAS Defense and Aerospace unveiled two new defense platforms at CANSEC 2026, introducing the Modular Light Tactical Vehicle (MLTV) and the ANURI Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) as part of the company’s growing focus on adaptable, multi-domain defense systems for military mobility and critical infrastructure protection.
The announcement was made at the Cohere Centre (formerly EY Centre) during Canada’s largest defense and security exhibition, organized by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). The Toronto-based manufacturer is showcasing its systems at booths 4200–4203, with the MLTV displayed at booth 4201 and the ANURI UAV exhibited at booth 4202.
MLTV Developed As Replacement For Legacy Utility Fleets
The INKAS MLTV was developed to replace aging light utility military vehicle fleets through a joint development effort involving INEOS Automotive and the WELP Group. Built on an established OEM platform, the vehicle combines factory-backed engineering, lifecycle support, and a modular configuration designed to meet changing operational requirements for both military and institutional users.
Its modular architecture allows operators to rapidly configure the platform for a range of mission profiles, including armored transport, reconnaissance, assault operations, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), and search and rescue missions.
A central feature of the vehicle is its scalable bolt-on armor system, which enables users to increase or modify ballistic protection depending on mission requirements and operational threat levels without affecting mobility or structural integrity. The approach is intended to provide flexibility for defense organizations operating in different security environments while reducing reliance on multiple specialized vehicle types.
David Khazanski, CEO of INKAS, said legacy fleets frequently face limitations related to insufficient protection against evolving threats and rising sustainment costs. According to the company, the MLTV is designed to improve mission adaptability and operational mobility while providing long-term engineering and lifecycle support.
ANURI UAV Designed For Counter-Drone Operations
Alongside the MLTV, INKAS introduced the ANURI UAV, an AI-enabled interceptor platform developed for counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) operations and force protection missions. The system is designed to detect, track, and neutralize consumer, commercial, and modified first-person view (FPV) drones traveling at speeds of up to 400 km/h.
The company stated that the interceptor can achieve a time-to-target of under 80 seconds at a distance of five kilometers, enabling rapid engagement of aerial threats against deployed forces or critical infrastructure.
To support operational flexibility, the ANURI can be launched using quad-rotor extended vertical takeoff and landing (X-VTOL), silo tubes, vehicle-mounted systems, or by hand, removing the requirement for prepared launch infrastructure.
The UAV incorporates a proprietary twist-lock modular nose section that allows field operators to quickly change warheads, sensor payloads, or AI guidance modules within seconds depending on mission requirements.
Flight operations can be conducted through direct first-person view (FPV) pilot control or AI-assisted terminal guidance while maintaining a human operator in the decision-making process. The system also employs inertial navigation and AI visual terminal homing to sustain targeting capability in GNSS-denied environments affected by electronic warfare.
Margarita Simkin, Chairwoman of INKAS, described the ANURI as an attritable counter-UAS interceptor platform developed to address the growing challenge posed by low-cost aerial threats while maintaining deployment speed, operational flexibility, and modularity.
Expansion Of INKAS Defense Portfolio
The unveiling of the MLTV and ANURI follows the recent introduction of the INKAS M1 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle, developed through a partnership with KNDS Mobility. The NATO-aligned platform recently completed brake performance, vehicle control, and stability trials at the Applus+ IDIADA testing facility in Spain as part of ongoing validation efforts.
CANSEC 2026, held in Ottawa from May 27 to 28, brings together more than 280 exhibitors and thousands of defense professionals, providing a platform for showcasing developments in military mobility, survivability, counter-drone technologies, and integrated defense systems.
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