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Smart Shooter Secures Deal for AI-Powered Fire Control Systems
Israeli defense-tech developer Smart Shooter has secured a $10.7 million contract with the US Army to supply its AI-powered SMASH fire control systems. The deal will provide American soldiers with advanced technology designed to counter the rising threat of small drones. The SMASH system integrates artificial intelligence and computer vision into soldier-mounted sights, allowing infantry to lock onto and neutralize fast-moving aerial targets. The contract was announced by Smart Shooter and is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2026, as reported by The Jerusalem Post.