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Israeli SMARTSHOOTER Company To Equip Asia Pacific Nation With SMASH 3000 Counter Drone And Precision Strike System.
On August 12, 2025, SMARTSHOOTER announced it has secured a significant contract from an undisclosed Asia-Pacific nation for hundreds of SMASH 3000 fire control systems, as reported by the company on its official channel. This acquisition follows extensive operational trials by the customer, who praised the system’s performance in countering small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS) and delivering accurate engagement of ground targets. The deal underscores the growing demand in the region for advanced, AI-enabled precision systems to address evolving aerial and ground threats, particularly in contested environments where drones have become a decisive factor.
By securing this high-volume order, SMARTSHOOTER has reinforced its position as a global leader in AI-enhanced fire control solutions (Picture source: SMARTSHOOTER)
The SMASH 3000 represents the most lightweight, handheld-operated fire control system developed by Israeli SMARTSHOOTER company. Integrating artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced target tracking algorithms, it enables soldiers to lock onto moving aerial or ground targets, track them automatically, and fire at the optimal moment for maximum hit probability. This hard-kill capability is especially relevant against drones and small UAVs, which have proliferated on modern battlefields and pose a serious threat to both military personnel and civilian infrastructure. By transforming standard rifles into precision smart-shooting platforms, SMASH 3000 enhances lethality while reducing the risk of collateral damage.
Operationally, the SMASH family has already proven itself in combat with armed forces from the United States, Israel, several European nations, the United Kingdom, and other NATO members. The Asia-Pacific order follows a rigorous evaluation process in which the system was tested across a variety of operational scenarios, from urban terrain to open-field engagements. This mirrors the adoption trajectory seen with earlier precision fire control systems such as the TrackingPoint riflescope in the U.S., though the SMASH 3000’s lighter weight and dedicated C-sUAS capabilities set it apart as a more versatile and tactical solution for dismounted troops.
The SMASH 3000 distinguishes itself through its modularity, minimal training requirements, and proven performance against both airborne and ground targets in live operational environments. While most competing systems prioritize either precision ground fire or dedicated counter-drone capability, SMARTSHOOTER’s approach consolidates both into a single soldier-portable platform, reducing logistical burden and improving adaptability.
From a strategic perspective, this procurement highlights a wider regional trend toward strengthening point-defense capabilities at the soldier level, particularly in response to the increasing use of low-cost drones in gray-zone conflicts and hybrid warfare. For nations in the Asia-Pacific, where maritime disputes, urban security challenges, and border tensions converge, the SMASH 3000 offers a cost-effective force multiplier that can be rapidly deployed across both conventional and asymmetric operations.
Although the financial terms of the contract remain undisclosed, SMARTSHOOTER has emphasized that this is a large-scale order, potentially paving the way for follow-on procurements. The company’s recent contracts with NATO countries, including undisclosed European forces, suggest growing international momentum for the SMASH series as part of broader soldier modernization programs. The Asia-Pacific customer’s adoption marks the latest step in embedding AI-assisted fire control into frontline infantry units, with the possibility of expanding integration into vehicle-mounted or unmanned ground platforms in the future.
By securing this high-volume order, SMARTSHOOTER has reinforced its position as a global leader in AI-enhanced fire control solutions. For the Asia-Pacific armed forces involved, this deal represents not only a technological upgrade but also a strategic shift toward empowering individual soldiers with tools capable of neutralizing modern airborne and ground threats with unprecedented speed and precision. In the rapidly evolving battlespace, where seconds can determine mission success, the SMASH 3000 could prove to be a decisive asset.