U.S. Army Orders More SMASH 2000LE Fire Control

Another signal of demand for individual C-sUAS tools

Smart Shooter has won a $10.7 million follow-on award from the U.S. Army for its SMASH 2000LE fire control system, also referenced as SMASH 3000SA. Deliveries are scheduled for Q3 2026.

The contract confirms that the Army continues to invest in compact, soldier-level tools for countering small drones. Rather than relying only on larger air-defense layers, forces are adding systems designed to improve first-round effectiveness against fast, low-flying aerial threats.

Why this system matters

SMASH 2000LE is a fire control solution that uses AI-assisted precision to help the operator track and engage a target more effectively. In the small-UAS fight, that matters because quadcopters and similar platforms can appear quickly, maneuver unpredictably, and leave very little time for a response.

For infantry and other frontline units, systems of this type can offer several operational advantages:

• better chances of hitting small airborne targets;
• a more practical option for distributed units;
• less dependence on heavier air-defense assets;
• easier adaptation to evolving drone tactics.

What the follow-on order suggests

A repeat award from the U.S. Army is more than a procurement update. It points to growing confidence in a class of C-sUAS tools that can be fielded at scale and used by individual soldiers. As drone threats become more common across the battlefield, militaries are looking for solutions that can be absorbed into existing units without adding excessive complexity.

The broader message is clear: counter-drone defense is no longer just about detection or centralized interception. It now includes portable, kinetic, AI-enabled systems that extend the capability of the individual operator.

Outlook

The new SMASH order reinforces the role of soldier-mounted counter-UAS systems in modern land warfare. With delivery set for 2026, this deal adds momentum to a market that is still expanding as armies look for fast, flexible ways to respond to small drone threats.