SMARTSHOOTER, a company primarily known for developing fire control systems, will for the first time demonstrate its modified smart sight SMASH 3000 at the DSEI 2025 exhibition, which is to be held in London, UK, from September 9 to 12.
This version of the SMASH sight was specifically adapted for heavy machine guns as part of the joint US-UK Project VANAHEIM/FLYTRAP, which aims to speed up broader adoption of counter-drone technologies into military service, according to European Defense Review.
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Tests have already been conducted where the SMASH 3000 was mounted on a machine gun integrated into the SMASH HOPPERremotely operated weapon station, itself mounted on a reconnaissance vehicle. During these trials, SMASH 3000 successfully engaged unmanned aerial vehicles at ranges of up to 400 meters.
Another detail is the system's seamless integration into battle management systems via the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK). It allows target data to be transferred directly from C2 systems to the sight, enhancing the situational awareness and combat effectiveness of mobile fire teams in real-world scenarios.
From a technical standpoint, the SMASH 3000 system is a compact sighting module that combines a laser rangefinder, a ballistic computer, and computer vision technology to track and identify targets. At present, multiple nations use SMASH sights, including Israel, the United States, the United Kingdom, and India.
Moreover, the U.S. Marines stated last year that they see assault rifles equipped with smart sights like the SMASH as one of the primary means to counter such threats as FPV drones at the squad level.
At the same time, beyond assault rifles and heavy machine guns, SMARTSHOOTER had earlier adapted its smart sight for the RGW-90 grenade launcher, though it remains unclear whether such a combination retains practical value.
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