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Marines on way to Middle East seen using rifles with anti-drone smart scope
task and purpose ^
| 04 14 2026
| Jeff Schogol
Posted on 04/14/2026 7:01:05 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
The U.S. military recently published photos of Marines in a unit headed to the Middle East equipped with an advanced optic designed to help them shoot down small drones.
The April 4 photos show members of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, or MEU, using a smart scope optic mounted on their M4 carbines as part of training against small drones. Roughly 2,500 Marines in the unit are currently embarked on the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, which deployed in March to support operations in the Middle East. When the photos were taken, the Marines were aboard a ship in the Pacific Ocean.
When contacted by Task & Purpose, a representative of Smart Shooter Inc. confirmed that the optic seen in the photos is the SMASH 2000L advanced fire control system.
“With SMASH 2000L, dismounted Marines are equipped with an effective, combat-proven solution against the growing threat of drones and small unmanned aerial systems,” said Scott Thompson, vice president and general manager of U.S. operations for Smart Shooter Inc.
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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: antidrone; banglist; drones; iran; marines; middleeast
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To: yesthatjallen
To: yesthatjallen
I like how we don’t even bother hiding our capabilities.
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:02:24 PM PDT
by
Texas Eagle
(If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
To: yesthatjallen
Nothing’s gonna stop us now!
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:05:58 PM PDT
by
TornadoAlley3
( I'm Proud To Be An Okie From Muskogee)
To: yesthatjallen
I wonder if drones would be affected by a large number of 4th of July fireworks rockets.
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:10:43 PM PDT
by
Mark
(DONATE ONCE every 3 months-is that a big deal?)
To: yesthatjallen
That is some spooky Shiite. Forget drones. You’ll never miss a head shot!
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:14:13 PM PDT
by
Uncle Miltie
(Groypers: “Low IQ” - PDJT)
To: yesthatjallen
What is this? ‘The Top Secret Tribune’
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:16:43 PM PDT
by
stanne
To: Mark
How long is your defensive front you will guard with fireworks?
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:17:01 PM PDT
by
Deaf Smith
(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
To: yesthatjallen
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:20:26 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
To: Mark
This was tried in Ukraine. Basically, no.
Remember, there’s still a man in the loop with most drone ops.
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:21:04 PM PDT
by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
To: yesthatjallen
Reminds me of what a failure I am at shooting skeet.
To: Deaf Smith
Just the back yard....for now.
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:22:33 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
To: Texas Eagle
This fire control system is from Israel and is a commercial product. This is literally something anyone can buy off the shelf for the past 3 years.
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:23:01 PM PDT
by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
To: Spktyr
Oh, wow. Now I know what I want for Christmas.
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:29:53 PM PDT
by
Texas Eagle
(If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
To: Spktyr
>>This fire control system…commercial product
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Had a buddy that could have used that scope on his shotgun to shoot the doves that were blowing past him @ 60-70 mph.
He couldn’t hit them worth crap.
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:37:10 PM PDT
by
Deaf Smith
(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
To: Uncle Miltie
Shhh. My wifle is wabbit hunting for me.
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:40:38 PM PDT
by
TigersEye
(The Democrat Party - like the love child of La Cosa Nostra and Al Qaeda )
To: Texas Eagle
I like how we don’t even bother hiding our capabilities. I hope that is sarcasm, since such should not be publicized.
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:50:30 PM PDT
by
daniel1212
(Turn 2 the Lord Jesus who saves damned+destitute sinners on His acct, believe, b baptized+follow HIM)
To: daniel1212
As I told him, this is literally an off-the-shelf commercial system from Israel. It’s not even vaguely secret.
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:55:37 PM PDT
by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
To: Texas Eagle
Yeah, this isn’t really ‘giving anything away’ as literally anyone can go buy one... well, anyone that’s not an enemy of Israel. :P
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posted on
04/14/2026 7:56:39 PM PDT
by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
To: Texas Eagle
“I like how we don’t even bother hiding our capabilities.”
LOL! Dozens of YouTube videos!
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posted on
04/14/2026 8:18:13 PM PDT
by
TexasGator
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