Israeli company Smart Shooter has received an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Department of Defense with a maximum order value of $150 million. The agreement covers SMASH fire-control systems that enable soldiers to use their standard rifles to engage small drones.
Smart Shooter has been awarded a 36-month IDIQ contract by Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) of the U.S. Department of Defense. The contract provides for a maximum order value of up to $150 million.
Under the agreement, Smart Shooter is the sole supplier of the SMASH fire-control systems covered by the contract, as well as training and related services. Under an IDIQ contract, specific quantities and orders are placed as needed over the duration of the agreement. The maximum contract value therefore does not automatically represent $150 million in already-committed revenue.
JIATF-401 coordinates activities within the U.S. armed forces and various federal agencies aimed at countering unmanned systems. The task force works with government agencies and companies to respond to the evolving threat posed by drones.
Fire Control Integrated Directly into the Rifle
According to Smart Shooter, the SMASH system combines artificial intelligence, computer vision, and target-tracking algorithms. The compact, rifle-mounted fire-control system tracks a target, calculates the required firing solution, and only enables the shot once the weapon is correctly aligned with the target.
The system is designed to enable an individual soldier to kinetically engage small drones using their standard small arms. At the same time, the rifle remains fully usable for conventional engagements against ground targets.
The decision to fire remains with the operator. The system can also be connected to external sensors and battle-management systems, allowing target information on unmanned systems to be received from other sources.
Thousands of Systems Already in Service
The new contract follows an earlier agreement between Smart Shooter and JIATF-401, which the company announced in March 2026. In addition, Smart Shooter received further new and follow-on contracts last year to support the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. According to the company, several thousand SMASH systems are already in service with the U.S. armed forces.
SMASH 2000LE and SMASH Hopper
Smart Shooter also plans to showcase its SMASH family at the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition 2026. Among other systems, the company is expected to present the SMASH 2000LE, also referred to as the SMASH 3000SA.
The advanced version of the lightweight, rifle-mounted fire-control system can be connected to external sensors and battle-management systems.
In addition, Smart Shooter will present the SMASH Hopper, a lightweight and modular remotely operated weapon station. It extends the concept from an individual weapon to a remotely controlled platform.
With the SMASH Dome configuration, the company also offers a solution for detecting, tracking, and engaging targets across a 360-degree field of view.
From Individual Soldiers to Units
Smart Shooter is positioning SMASH across multiple layers of counter-drone defense. The portfolio ranges from a rifle-mounted system for dismounted soldiers and remotely operated weapon stations to integration with external sensors and command-and-control or battle-management systems. The system is designed not only for use against fast-moving drones. According to the company, SMASH can also be used to engage stationary and moving ground targets.
According to Smart Shooter, the fire-control systems are designed to be independent of weapon type and caliber. They can be operated independently or connected to external sensors and command-and-control systems. This allows target locations provided by unmanned systems from different directions to be transmitted to the fire-control system.
Expanding U.S. Presence
Alongside the new contract, Smart Shooter is expanding its presence in the United States. The company is opening new U.S. facilities and increasing its capacity for spare parts, repairs, and support during system deployment. The aim is to improve support for U.S. customers while the number of SMASH systems in service continues to grow.
“As the threat posed by small drones continues to increase on battlefields around the world, an effective counter-drone capability must also be available to the individual soldier,” said Michal Mor, CEO of Smart Shooter.
Author: Arie Egozi, Israel Correspondent
