Israeli defense firm Smartshooter has taken its SMASH fire control system beyond rifles, mounting it on heavy machine guns, vehicles, and remotely-operated platforms for the first time.
During Project VANAHEIM, the company fitted its SMASH 3000 optics to a heavy machine gun (HMG) and paired the SMASH HOPPER remote weapon station with a reconnaissance vehicle.
The new setup reportedly enabled Smartshooter to engage unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at ranges up to 400 meters (1,312 feet).
Linked with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK), it also allowed commanders to push targeting data straight to shooters, tightening coordination across a fleet.
“Project VANAHEIM provided a valuable opportunity to evaluate our systems in a modern complex battlefield environment for generalist combat units,” said Smartshooter Chief Executive Officer Michal Mor.
“The extension of the SMASH Fire Control Systems into new configurations, including HMG and vehicle-mounted configurations, reflects our continued focus on delivering adaptable, effective solutions for evolving threats.”
The new configurations are making their public debut at the 2025 DSEI (Defence and Security Equipment International) expo in London.
What’s SMASH?
SMASH is a next-gen targeting system designed to increase hit probabilities against UAS and other moving targets by calculating the precise moment to fire, cutting training demands in the process.
Powered by image processing and machine learning, the system locks onto both static and dynamic targets in day or night conditions.
The SMASH 3000 update adds a refreshed interface that gives troops finer control over settings and engagement parameters.
According to the company, the tech “ensures a first-round hit,” maintaining accuracy regardless of operator fatigue, stress, or target movement.
