Tel Aviv: Israeli company Smart Shooter, has signed an additional agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defence to supply SMASH Hopper lightweight remote-controlled weapon stations, including spare parts and related services.
The base agreement is valued at approximately NIS 5.8 million, with delivery expected by the end of 2026. The agreement also includes a six-month option to expand the procurement of spare parts and additional related services, valued at approximately NIS 1.6 million. If exercised, the total value of the agreement may reach approximately NIS 7.4 million.
SMASH Hopper is a portable, lightweight fire control system designed for remote operation and deployment on stationary and mobile platforms, including light vehicles, robots, and fixed posts. Its compact size and low weight make it well-suited for complex and diverse operational environments, including dense urban terrain, border defence missions, and the protection of sensitive facilities. SMASH Hopper systems have been in use by the IDF for several years.
Michal Mor, CEO of Smart Shooter, said, “The Israeli Ministry of Defence’s decision to expand its procurement of Smart Shooter systems reflects continued confidence in their operational value. Our systems, which can be operated either as standalone systems or as part of a layered defence architecture, are designed to address a range of battlefield threats for both manoeuvring and defensive forces. We view this contract as an important step in further strengthening and expanding our cooperation with the IDF.”
The latest agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defence follows a series of recent awards and contracts announced by Smart Shooter in recent months, including a June 2026 award for soldier-portable fire control systems for the US Marine Corps, valued at approximately $3.4 million and potentially up to $5.8 million if options are exercised; a June 2026 first significant contract with the US Navy, valued at approximately $1.8 million; a May 2026 agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defence for remote-controlled weapon stations, potentially valued at up to NIS 14.6 million; a May 2026 US Army contract valued at approximately $10.7 million; and a March 2026 award for systems for US Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401), valued at approximately $2.4 million and potentially up to $4.7 million if options are exercised.
Combat-proven, Smart Shooter’s SMASH family of fire control systems is deployed by defence and security forces in the United States, Israel, the UK, Germany, NATO member countries, and additional allied nations, enhancing precision, situational awareness, and effective engagement against evolving battlefield threats.
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
