![]() It can strike ground targets, both static and dynamic, at up to 300 meters (985 feet), hitting a flying drone at 200 meters (656 feet). Weighing just over a kilogram, the SMASH 2000 is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery that lasts for up to 72 hours or 3,600 shots. Counter drone company Smart Shooter has combined its SMASH precision-targeting technology with an unmanned aerial platform in a new development called SMASH Dragon according to a report in The Jerusalem Post posted on Smart Shooter LinkedIn. The Indian order came late last year while the US Marines ordered the system in October.Īccording to the company, the US Navy has also signed an agreement to evaluate the system for their vessels. Smash Hopper Light (Smart Shooter) They can operate day or night and can be used against ground targets or small UAVs/drones. The US Marine Corps and Indian Navy have ordered an unspecified number of SMASH 2000 Plus rifle-mounted counter-drone units for evaluation. Photo: Captain Fred Warmer/Smart Shooter Rifle-Mounted System (Octo/ JNS) The Israeli defense company Smart Shooter, which develops fire-control systems designed to significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, announced on Monday that it signed a contract with the U.S. It can be deployed on armored trucks as well as on flying platforms. The 15-kg (33-lb) version features a safe trigger mechanism, automatic scanning, and target detection. ![]() Moreover, the company has also unveiled a vehicle-mounted remote-controlled weapon station, SMASH Hopper, capable of hitting moving land-based and aerial targets, day or night, from a distance of over 300 meters (984 feet). “When it comes to drones, platform weight is a critical factor as it impacts mission endurance and cost, and we are proud to announce that the extremely lightweight SMASH Dragon meets this criterion.” Heavier Version (Courtesy of Smart Shooter) JERUSALEM Smart Shooter is headed to France and Spain to pitch its fire control systems to governments. Smart Shooter CEO Michal Mor told the outlet that the technology can be used against land, air, and sea-based targets, explaining that keeping its weight low helped the company achieve endurance and cost targets. The concept has completed live-fire testing and is at an “advanced stage of development,” according to The Jerusalem Post. The “extremely light-weight” system includes computer vision capabilities and can be mounted on a range of drones and “other aerial platforms” along with small arms such as assault and sniper rifles. The SMASH Dragon features target acquisition and algorithm tracking, while its “unique stabilization concept” enables precise in-flight strikes. Israeli small arms manufacturer Smart Shooter has unveiled an armed drone capable of downing static and flying objects, including other drones.
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