Israeli defense tech developer Smart Shooter has secured a $10.7 million contract with the US Army to supply its AI-powered SMASH fire control systems, the company announced this week. The deal will provide American soldiers with advanced "one-shot, one-hit" technology designed as a counter-drone weapons system.
The contract comes amid increased efforts to defend frontline troops against the rising threat of small, low-cost drones. By integrating artificial intelligence and computer vision into soldier-mounted sights, the SMASH system allows even non-specialist infantry to lock onto and neutralize fast-moving aerial targets, according to the company's statements.
Smart Shooter CEO, Michal Mor, stated in the company’s announcement of the agreement that, “as drone threats evolve in scale, accessibility, and complexity, armed forces increasingly require proven, field-ready systems that can be rapidly deployed and effectively operated at the tactical edge.”
This latest contract builds on a $13.4 million contract signed in May 2025 between Smart Shooters and the US Army with the US Department of Defense's premier army-led task force, JIATF-40. SMASH systems are expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2026, according to a statement from Smart Shooter.
“We remain committed to supporting US military requirements with reliable solutions that enhance precision, survivability, and mission effectiveness,” she added in the company's announcement.
Expanding Israeli defense-tech sector
The contract between Smart Shooter and the US Department of Defense marks the latest win for the Israeli defense tech sector.
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published its global arms imports and exports of countries earlier this year, in which Israel surpassed the UK to become the 7th largest exporter of arms and defense tech in the world, according to data collected from 2021 to 2025.
Israeli defense exports have grown consistently over the last decade. In 2024, Israeli defense exports totaled $14.7 billion in revenue, a 72% increase from $8.55 billion in 2020, according to the Israeli Defense Ministry.