SMASH 2000LE: Smart Shooter Wins $10.7M U.S. Army Award - Calibre Defence
AI Analysis
Smart Shooter has secured a $10.7 million follow-on contract from the U.S. Army for its SMASH 2000LE rifle-mounted fire control system, demonstrating continued investment in soldier-level counter-UAS capabilities. This award builds on a series of recent contracts with the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force, totaling over $39 million in procurements within the last year. Delivery is scheduled for Q3 2026.
Key Takeaways
- The SMASH 2000LE utilizes computer vision, AI, and target tracking to engage drones and ground targets.
- The 2000LE variant offers connectivity for integration with broader C-UAS architectures.
- PAE Defensive Fires issued the contract, with execution via Atlantic Diving Supply.
- Recent contracts include a $13M Army award (May 2025), a $10M Marine Corps award (July 2025), and a $6.1M Air Force award (March 2026).
- The increasing procurement suggests a shift towards equipping individual soldiers with C-UAS capabilities, though debate exists regarding the optimal approach (individual vs. echelon-based defense).
Why It Matters
The U.S. military is actively investing in distributed C-UAS solutions, recognizing the proliferation of small drones as a significant tactical threat. Equipping soldiers with systems like SMASH 2000LE provides a direct response capability at the tactical edge, addressing the need for immediate defense against low-altitude UAS. This trend indicates a likely increase in similar procurements and development of soldier-portable C-UAS technologies.
SMASH 2000LE: Smart Shooter Wins $10.7M U.S. Army Award - Calibre Defence
Today is : May 13, 2026
C-UAS: Smart Shooter secures SMASH 2000LE contract from US Army
The US Army has placed a contract with Smart Shooter for the SMASH 2000LE sight as it continues procuring new systems to counter drones.
By Sam Cranny-Evans, editor of Calibre Defence, published on May 11, 2026.
Smart Shooter (TASE:SMSH) has received a follow-on US Army contract worth approximately $10.7 million for its SMASH 2000LE fire control system, according to a May 11 press release. The contract builds upon at least three for the US that have been announced in the past year, further expanding the Israeli company’s footprint across the US military. Delivery of this order is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.
The award was issued through PAE Defensive Fires and will be executed via Atlantic Diving Supply. It includes extended support coverage for the supplied systems and follows a series of recent US procurements including:
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A May 2025 Army contract valued at $13 million as part of the Transformation In Contact initiative.
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A July 2025 Marine Corps contract covering 84 kits as part of a $10 million air C-UAS portfolio.
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Finally, a March 2026 award from JIATF-401 for the US Air Force valued at $6.1 million and covering 210 SMASH 2000LE systems.
Michal Mor, CEO of Smart Shooter, said the award reflects “the growing operational need for effective soldier-level counter-UAS capabilities,” adding that armed forces increasingly require “proven, field-ready systems that can be rapidly deployed and effectively operated at the tactical edge.”
The SMASH 2000LE, also designated SMASH 3000SA, is a rifle-mounted fire control system that incorporates computer vision, artificial intelligence, and target tracking algorithms to help operators engage small unmanned aerial systems as well as ground targets. The 2000LE variant adds connectivity features enabling integration with external sensors and battle management systems, making it suitable for networked operations alongside wider counter-UAS architectures.
Calibre comment: C-UAS layers
There is some debate around the appropriate level and approach to C-UAS technology. To some extent, it is clear that infantry will have to be prepared for small drones including camouflage and concealment, as well as the development of physical barriers to protect foxholes and buildings. Some advocate against the use of personal systems, arguing that they are ineffective against manoeuvring threats like FPVs. This line of reasoning holds that protection needs to be provided by higher echelons. Others believe that soldier-solutions are essential, extending to drone detectors and jammers. However, this adds to the soldier’s individual load at a time when many are already overburdened.
There are examples in Ukraine of a highly devolved approach, with at least one soldier out of three providing drone overwatch. This typically involves a person