Israeli Firm Smart Shooter Secures Up to $150 Million US Contract for Drone Interception Systems

Israeli defense technology company Smart Shooter has announced a significant contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, potentially worth up to $150 million. The agreement designates Smart Shooter as the sole supplier of its SMASH drone interception systems to Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401). This contract, effective August 2025, is part of the Domestic Shield program, aimed at protecting U.S. bases and forces from small unmanned aerial system threats both domestically and abroad.

The SMASH systems are designed to provide ground forces with the capability to neutralize small, fast-moving drones before they can cause harm to personnel or strategic assets. The contract covers a 36-month period and includes the supply of systems, training, and services. This represents the largest order Smart Shooter has received from the U.S. to date.

Smart Shooter, founded by Michal Mor, a former cognitive psychology student and Rafael engineer, developed the SMASH system based on insights gained during her husband's military reserve service. The system utilizes advanced algorithms to process target imagery, perform ballistic calculations, and lock onto targets, enhancing shooter accuracy and survivability. The company, which went public on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in 2026 at a valuation of 900 million shekels, has seen accelerated growth due to the increased threat posed by drones, particularly since the conflict in Ukraine.

The company reported that the agreement signifies both the preferred status of their solution and a substantial budgetary framework. "The win is a significant milestone in expanding our operations in the American defense market," stated Mor. The SMASH systems are already in use by security forces in the U.S., Israel, the UK, Germany, and other NATO-aligned nations. Smart Shooter's recent financial performance includes a 27% increase in revenue for the first half of the year, reaching $16.3 million, with an order backlog of $51.6 million.