YAGUR, Israel — May 11, 2026 : The U.S. Army has awarded Israeli defense technology company Smart Shooter a follow-on contract worth approximately $10.7 million for additional SMASH 2000LE fire control systems, with deliveries scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.
The procurement was issued through PAE Defensive Fires and will be executed by Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. (ADS Inc.). The agreement also includes extended support coverage for the supplied systems.
Accelerated Multi-Branch Procurement
The latest award is part of a wider rapid-acquisition effort by the U.S. Department of Defense to field counter-small unmanned aerial system (C-sUAS) technologies across multiple military branches using existing contracting mechanisms rather than long-term acquisition programs.
The procurement sequence began in May 2025 with a $13.4 million U.S. Army contract for SMASH systems. In July 2025, additional contracts were issued for the U.S. Marine Corps. In March 2026, the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) awarded a separate $2.4 million contract to support U.S. Air Force requirements.
The continuing procurements indicate a broader Pentagon effort to standardize a common kinetic counter-drone capability for Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force personnel operating in forward environments.
SMASH 2000LE / 3000SA System Configuration
Marketed in the United States as the SMASH 2000LE and internationally as the SMASH 3000SA, the system is a lightweight rifle-mounted fire control unit weighing approximately 740 grams (1.63 lbs). It attaches directly to a standard rifle’s Picatinny rail, allowing infantry personnel to retain existing service weapons while integrating advanced targeting functions.
The system combines computer vision, artificial intelligence, target tracking algorithms, and a dual-core ballistic processing computer. Operators can detect, track, and engage both stationary and fast-moving targets, including small unmanned aerial systems.
A synchronized “lock-and-release” firing mechanism temporarily prevents the weapon from discharging until the onboard computer determines a high probability of a successful hit. The calculation is based on target speed, distance, movement, and environmental conditions.
The enhanced SMASH 3000SA configuration also introduces expanded network connectivity. The system can integrate with external battlefield sensors, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) infrastructure, the Joint Fire Network (JFN), and broader battle management systems.
Response to Emerging Drone Threats
The increasing adoption of SMASH systems reflects changing battlefield requirements observed in recent conflicts, particularly the war in Ukraine, where low-cost commercial and first-person-view (FPV) drones have been widely used against armored vehicles and infantry units.
Traditional air defense systems relying on radar-guided missiles and dedicated gun platforms have faced operational and cost challenges when responding to large numbers of inexpensive aerial threats. The SMASH platform is intended to provide a lower-cost distributed kinetic defense capability by enabling individual soldiers to engage drones using standard small-arms ammunition.
The system allows counter-drone engagement capability to be deployed at squad and platoon level rather than relying exclusively on centralized air defense assets.
Company Statement and Operational Deployment
Smart Shooter Chief Executive Officer Michal Mor stated that the latest contract reflects increasing operational demand for rapidly deployable counter-drone technologies at the tactical level.
“As drone threats evolve in scale, accessibility, and complexity, armed forces increasingly require proven, field-ready systems that can be rapidly deployed and effectively operated at the tactical edge,” Mor said.
She added that the company remains focused on supporting U.S. military requirements with systems designed to improve precision, survivability, and mission effectiveness.
According to the company, the SMASH family of fire control systems is currently deployed by military and security forces in the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, and multiple NATO member states. The Australian Defence Force has also initiated technical evaluations of the platform as part of ongoing counter-UAS capability assessments.
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