Israeli Counter-Drone Solution Proves Effective in Harsh Environment

Israeli Counter-Drone Solution Proves Effective in Harsh Environment

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The Dutch Army has recently completed a live-fire counter-drone trial using the SMASH Fire Control System developed by Smart Shooter, an Israeli company. The test took place in the Austrian High Mountains, as part of the Dutch Defense Department examination of different ways to combat small unmanned systems.

Tested at a range of up to 200 meters, in harsh weather conditions, fog, and blowing snow, the system proved to be highly effective as all 67 drone targets were successfully hit with up to 3 shots each. It made no difference whether the drones were stationary in the air or moving.

With the Fire Control System, soldiers are able to deliver a locked shot at ground targets and drones, therefore significantly increasing hit probabilities, according to the Dutch Army. While the system was tested at the tactical level, it may also be of value in protecting sensitive strategic assets such as air force bases, ships, etc. Testing the intercept capability fits within the roadmap of the Nucleus C-UAS of the Dutch armed forces. 

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SMASH is a combat-proven Fire Control solution for small arms that ensures each round finds its target. Bringing precision-missile targeting algorithms and advanced electro-optical processing capabilities into standard assault rifles, the system works automatically but not autonomously, and allows the operator to quickly and effectively neutralize any ground or airborne target, manned or unmanned. 

The solution can be integrated onto any type of assault rifle and combined with other C-UAS systems to provide an effective multi-layer defense solution suitable for the modern battlefield.