The SMASH 2000, which boasts the ability to give a “one shot, one kill” capability to small arms, is currently being tested by the Marine Corps Rapid Capabilities Office (MCRCO) for its potential use against small unmanned systems. TEL AVIV: Already selected by the US Army, Israeli firm Smart Shooter is now hoping to get its SMASH 2000 automated targeting system into the hands of US Marines.
Smart Shooter will present the SMASH 2000 as well as the SMASH Hopper Remote-Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS) and other members of the SMASH family of FCS at the AUSA exhibition, stand 4418.A rifle equipped with the Smart Shooter Smash 2000 system. SMASH can be operated as a stand-alone solution as well as combined with other systems to provide an effective multi-layer defense solution. Once the user identifies the target (independently or using the detection system guidance) and locks on it, SMASH tracks its movements and synchronizes the shot release to assure a fast and precise hit on the target. SMASH Fire Control System (FCS) is an external add-on solution that can be integrated into any type of military rifle. Featuring built-in targeting algorithms that can track and hit even very small drones, SMASH fire control systems put a precision anti-drone capability at the fingertips of its users, and we are happy to present our innovative solutions at the AUSA exhibition.” Michal Mor, SMART SHOOTER CEO: We are honored to announce that the US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory and NSWC Crane have chosen our technology to better protect against the ever-growing drone threat at land and sea. With an increased hit probability for small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) and increased engagement range, Smart Shooter’s SMASH technology has demonstrated the potential to increase the Navy’s ability to engage sUAS at the individual level – using existing weapons and ammunition in inventory. This collaboration aims to perform joint integration and evaluation of Smart Shooter’s technology with weapons and ammunition currently supporting the US Navy’s mission. Under this agreement, the US Navy will evaluate the use of SMASH technology on ships and vessels for Counter-UAS purposes. The company has also signed a cooperative research & development agreement with US Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane). Towards the exhibition, the company announces that the United States Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, through its Rapid Capabilities Office (MCRCO), has recently purchased several SMASH 2000 systems for Test & Evaluation. : SMART SHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, will present its SMASH family of solutions at the AUSA Exhibition in Washington DC, USA. The US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory has recently purchased the SMASH 2000 Fire Control System for counter UAS purposes Press release from Smart Shooter gives some details of the contract as well as the CRADA: AUSA 2021: SMART SHOOTER to Present its SMASH Fire Control Systems, and Announce a New Contract with the US Marine Corps Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane). Also, the company announced that they have made a CRADA or Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S.
With the plans on testing the units for drone defense, the US Marines may be getting the SMASH 2000 Plus as it has a Counter UAS Mode that provides for the kinetic elimination of small, low-flying drones.
This means a soldier armed with a SMASH 2000-equipped weapon can probably the most dangerous soldier in the field as he or she can be deadly accurate. With this system, even beginner shooters can have a high chance of hitting the target.
The shooter switches on the system and ready to go engage targets smartly.Īfter the shooter pulls trigger, marking the target the system does the rest calculating fast in how to make a high probability of a hit. One part of that is to use the system for drone defense.Įxpected to be delivered this Fall, the SMASH 2000 looks like a very large Holosight that it is made up of the smart sighting module unit and the modified grip mounted on rail systems. Marine Corps has purchased units of their SMASH 2000 Fire Control System for evaluation and testing purposes. The Israeli company, Smart Shooter, announced at the AUSA 2021 that the U.S.