The SMASH 3000 is an AI-powered rifle-mounted fire control system that transforms standard assault rifles into precision targeting tools, particularly for counter-drone missions. Using computer vision and ballistic tracking, it enables soldiers to detect, lock onto, and accurately engage moving targets, including small drones, by automatically calculating and timing each shot. Designed for both day and night use, the system is lightweight, software-upgradable, and built to improve hit probability in complex battlefield conditions where drones are increasingly common.

In parallel, the US Army has awarded a $10.7 million contract to Smart Shooter for its SMASH 2000LE smart rifle-mounted fire control systems, which also use AI and computer vision to help soldiers detect, track, and shoot down small drones. The system enhances accuracy against fast, hard-to-hit aerial targets and reflects the Army’s broader shift toward layered drone defense on the battlefield, reports Task & Purpose.

While the number of units purchased was not disclosed, the contract follows similar acquisitions by the Marine Corps and ongoing Army experimentation with additional counter-drone technologies and tactics.