The Israeli firm Smart Shooter secured a $3.4 million follow-on contract from the US Marine Corps, signaling a significant increase in demand for troop-level counter-drone (c-UAS) solutions across the US military. Most US service branches now hold Smart Shooter contracts, including a $1.8 million deal with the US Navy and a $10.7 million follow-on order from the US Army.
Scott Thompson, Smart Shooter's VP for US operations, emphasized the critical need for dismounted c-UAS, particularly the Smash 2000LE rifle-mounted fire control system, which enhances accuracy against small, fast-moving drones. The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF) facilitates rapid acquisition, with applications ranging from Marine Expeditionary Units to critical infrastructure protection for the Navy and Air Force Global Strike Command. This kinetic solution is increasingly vital as fiber optic drones in Ukraine and Lebanon demonstrate resistance to electronic jamming. Smart Shooter is also expanding its technology to remote weapon stations like Smash Hopper and has secured international orders, including a $2.2 million agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defense and an evaluation contract with the Australian Defence Force.
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