Charlotte is set to gain another major manufacturing operation as advanced weapons contractor INKAS expands its North American footprint with a new 200,000-square-foot production facility.
The company announced the new Charlotte factory as a part of a historic expansion that will more than double its manufacturing capacity across North America. INKAS expects the new facilities to be fully operational by July 31, 2026.
The Charlotte facility is expected to support production for INKAS’ growing portfolio of advanced defense technologies. The company has invested heavily in counter-drone and autonomous drone systems designed for military and government customers. Its product lineup includes AI-powered interceptor drones capable of autonomously tracking and destroying hostile drones, electronic warfare systems that jam or disrupt enemy drone communications, and mobile command-and-control platforms integrated into armored tactical vehicles.
INKAS also develops radio-frequency detection systems that can locate hostile drone operators and autonomous maritime platforms capable of deploying drones during naval operations. While the company has not specified which individual products will be manufactured in Charlotte, the expansion is intended to increase production capacity across its armored vehicle and advanced defense systems businesses as demand continues to grow worldwide.
