Israel’s SMARTSHOOTER lands $13M U.S. Army contract for advanced fire control systems
Its SMASH 3000 system uses artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced tracking to help soldiers detect and eliminate aerial and ground targets.
Israeli defense company SMARTSHOOTER has secured a $13 million contract from the U.S. Army for its SMASH 2000L fire control systems, marking another vote of confidence for Startup Nation’s defensetech sector. The systems will be integrated into the Army’s Transformation In Contact (TIC2.0) forces — units designated to test and field advanced technologies.
“We are honored by the U.S. Army’s continued confidence in our SMASH technology. With SMASH 2000L, dismounted Soldiers are empowered with advanced fire control capabilities, ensuring precision in every shot — even in the most complex and high-pressure scenarios,” said CEO Michal Mor. “The current contract is a significant step toward Army-wide fielding, and we are committed to supporting this important initiative.”
Designed and developed in Israel, the SMASH 2000L—also known as SMASH 3000—is the company’s lightest handheld-operated system. It mounts on a standard rifle and uses artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced tracking to help soldiers detect and eliminate aerial and ground targets, particularly drones and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), with high precision.
The system has already seen operational use across several U.S. military branches and was combat-proven by the Israeli Defense Forces during the Swords of Iron war. Its effectiveness in the field has led to increasing adoption by NATO forces and U.S. units alike.
