Smart Shooter lands $10.7m US Army contract for SMASH 2000LE systems
AI Analysis
Smart Shooter has been awarded a $10.7 million follow-on contract by the US Army, via PAE Defensive Fires and ADS, to supply SMASH 2000LE fire control systems. The SMASH 2000LE is a rifle-mounted system designed to counter small drones and other aerial/ground targets using AI-powered target tracking and engagement. This builds on previous contracts with the Army, Marine Corps, and Joint Interagency Task Force 401.
Key Takeaways
- Contract Value: $10.7 million USD
- System: SMASH 2000LE (also known as SMASH 3000SA) - a rifle-mounted fire control system.
- Capabilities: Counter-UAS (specifically small drones), target tracking, computer vision, AI-assisted engagement of aerial and ground targets.
- Procurement Route: Contract awarded through PAE Defensive Fires, executed via Atlantic Diving Supply (ADS).
- Existing Contracts: Smart Shooter has secured multiple contracts with US military branches (Army, Marines) and Joint Interagency Task Force 401, as well as international customers (Israel, UK, Germany, NATO allies).
Why It Matters
The repeated procurement of SMASH systems indicates a growing US military prioritization of soldier-level counter-drone capabilities. This suggests a shift towards distributed, tactical C-UAS solutions to address the increasing threat posed by readily available and increasingly sophisticated drones. The system’s integration of AI and target tracking is crucial for effectively engaging fast-moving, small drones.
Smart Shooter lands $10.7m US Army contract for SMASH 2000LE systems
Smart Shooter C-sUAS SMASH 2000LE fire control systems. Credit: Smart Shooter/Eden Communications.
Smart Shooter has secured a $10.7m contract to supply the US Army with SMASH 2000LE fire control systems, also known as the SMASH 3000SA, along with related support services.
The follow-on contract has been issued through PAE Defensive Fires and will be executed through Atlantic Diving Supply (ADS), a federal contractor and military equipment provider.
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In a release on 11 May 2026, the company said that this procurement extends the deployment of SMASH systems within the US Army and strengthens its presence in US defence entities.
Smart Shooter expects delivery under the contract to be completed in the third quarter of 2026.
The SMASH 2000LE is an updated variant of Smart Shooter’s rifle-mounted fire control solution, which allows operators to engage aerial and ground targets, including small uncrewed aerial systems.
The system integrates external sensors and battle management technology, featuring computer vision, AI, and target tracking capabilities intended to address small drone threats.
According to Michal Mor, CEO of Smart Shooter, “This follow-on US Army award underscores the growing operational need for effective soldier-level counter-UAS capabilities and reflects continued confidence in SMASH systems from US defence organisations.
“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.”
The latest contract comes after the company secured its first contract from the US Joint Interagency Task Force 401 to supply SMASH 2000LE systems, spare parts, and training, under an agreement valued at nearly $2.4m in March this year.
Smart Shooter was also awarded a contract with the US Army in May 2025, and another deal with the US Marine Corps in July 2025.
In addition to the US, Smart Shooter’s range of SMASH fire control systems are in service with defence and security forces in Israel, the UK, Germany, Nato member states, and several allied nations.
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