What are SMARTSHOOTER fire control systems primarily intended for?

An abstract and concrete threat posed by drones has now become omnipresent worldwide. Military forces and law enforcement agencies, including state and federal police, are increasingly confronted with this persistent threat. Reports from various operations indicate that, for example, German Bundeswehr camps in Afghanistan and Mali were overflown almost daily by small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). These flights are believed to serve reconnaissance purposes. However, it cannot be ruled out that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) may also carry payloads capable of carrying out attacks.

With the increasing proliferation of sUAS, counter-sUAS (C-sUAS) capabilities and technologies are becoming ever more important. This applies not only to overseas deployments but also to the protection of domestic infrastructure.

The challenges posed by sUAS are diverse. Most drones are civilian products that are widely available at relatively low cost. They are often small in size and made of plastic, resulting in a low signature that makes them difficult to detect and track. In addition, they can reach relatively high speeds and exhibit high agility. Commercially available yet highly capable systems can be easily acquired by virtually anyone at low cost. Furthermore, these systems offer user-friendly flight control, often with integrated planning and navigation systems, long flight durations, and high-definition camera technology.

To address these new and rapidly evolving threats, SMARTSHOOTER has specialized in developing advanced fire control systems for small arms that significantly increase the accuracy and probability of hit when engaging both stationary and moving targets on the ground and in the air, day and night.