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Smart Shooter Wins $150M US Counter-Drone Contract

September 30, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Smart Shooter wins US counter-drone contract worth up to $150 million.
The contract is for the company's SMASH fire control systems.
The systems will be used for US force protection and base defense.
The contract has a three-year duration.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may indicate the US military's growing interest in counter-drone technologies. The selection of Smart Shooter's SMASH system suggests a shift towards more portable and cost-effective solutions, which could benefit the company's competitive position in the global defense market.

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What Happened

Israeli Defense Company Expands Role In US Military Efforts

Israeli defense technology company Smart Shooter has been awarded a three-year US government contract worth up to $150 million for its SMASH counter-drone fire control systems. The contract, announced by the US Department of War, will see Smart Shooter provide its systems, training, and related services to support US force protection and base defense. The SMASH system uses artificial intelligence and computer vision to track and engage small drones, and can connect to external sensors and battle-management systems. This contract follows a series of earlier agreements between Smart Shooter and different branches of the US military, and was first reported by CTech.

Source | Originally Published: September 30, 2026

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