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Smart Shooter Wins $150M IDIQ Contract for SMASH Counter-Drone Systems

October 5, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Smart Shooter awarded 36-month IDIQ contract by JIATF-401.
Contract has a maximum ordering ceiling of up to $150 million.
SMASH fire control systems to support Domestic Shield Program.
Contract includes hardware, software, training, and support services.

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Strategic Implications

This award may indicate the US Department of Defense's growing emphasis on counter-drone capabilities. The selection of Smart Shooter's SMASH systems suggests confidence in the technology's ability to provide precise kinetic counter-drone solutions, which could enhance force protection and base defense across the US military and federal agencies.

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What Happened

US Department Of Defense Awards Single-Award Contract For Counter-UAS Capabilities

Smart Shooter has been awarded a 36-month, single-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by the US Department of Defense’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) for its SMASH fire control systems. The contract, with a maximum ordering ceiling of up to $150 million, supports JIATF-401’s Domestic Shield Program and associated global operational missions. Smart Shooter’s SMASH systems combine artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced target-tracking algorithms to provide precise kinetic counter-drone capability. This contract was first reported by Asia Pacific Defence Reporter.

Source | Originally Published: October 5, 2026

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