Smart Shooter targets Hezbollah drones with computer-vision fire-control systems
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Updated · The Jerusalem Post · May 5
Smart Shooter targets Hezbollah drones with computer-vision fire-control systems
7 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · May 5
The Israeli company says the IDF has bought the soldier-carried system for use on the northern border, where fiber-optic drones threaten troops and civilians.
Because fiber-optic links cannot be jammed, Smart Shooter says kinetic interception is the only viable response, using cameras, sensors and software to lock onto fast-moving targets.
The company says it has upgraded algorithms with lessons from Ukraine and earlier Gaza threats, adapting to changing drone speeds, manoeuvres and attack profiles through software updates.
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How Smart Shooter’s SMASH 3000 is Transforming Infantry Warfare with 100% First-Shot Hit Probability
Overview
In March 2026, Smart Shooter completed a successful IPO, raising significant capital to expand globally and boost R&D, following a major contract secured in August 2025 for hundreds of its SMASH 3000 AI-powered fire control systems. These systems address a critical defense gap exposed by the rise of fiber-optic tethered drones, which are immune to traditional electronic warfare. Deployed by forces like the IDF and U.S. military, SMASH 3000 offers mobile, precise, soldier-level hard-kill capabilities against these unjammable threats. However, the rapid adoption of such AI-driven weapons raises ethical and legal concerns, prompting calls for international regulation to ensure responsible use.