An Israeli startup company by the name of Smart Shooter has been in the process of developing an Israeli solution to what is very similarly seen in the United States through Tracking Point. However, unlike Tracking Point, the companies SMASH system can apparently be attached to any rifle as long as it has the appropriate M1913 Picatinny rails for optics and a forward pressure switch location. Those familiar with Tracking Point will know that the U.S. company sells its products as one complete weapon system, instead of a single optics and electronics package.

From the product description-

Smart Shooter was established to develop innovative technologies that help military and law enforcement professionals swiftly and accurately neutralise their targets. Our experienced engineers are committed to that mission, designing, testing and manufacturing our field-proven SMASH family of fire control systems to beat your opponents and keep your friendly forces safe. SMASH seamlessly blends electro-optical hardware and embedded software in ergonomically optimised upgrade packages for a wide range of rifles.

The company has come up with a very slick commercial on Youtube. It is quite appealing despite the outdated ACUs and facial hair…

We have very little information on the SMASH system, but we do have this paragraph on an Israeli media site YnetNews–

The smart rifle – only fires if it’s sure to hit target

ADW calls it the “smart shooter”, but this development may bear any number of nicknames. It represents, without a doubt, a revolutionary new capability for the single infantryman on the battlefield.

A group of former Rafael Advanced Defense Systems employees developed an electro-optic system assembled over the army’s assault rifles—the Tavor and the M16—intended to dramatically improve the chances of accurately hitting the target in all firing modes, emphasizing shooting after exertion and hitting with the very first shot, to prevent the target escaping if the shot misses.

The system actually marks the target itself and the smart trigger “prevents” discharge down to a split-second if the soldier is expected to miss. This ability should lessen the number of injuries to non-combatants. So far, testing of the system has gone well.

The patent for the Smart Shooter system can be found here, filed in 2013 but granted in 2014. In addition to another patent that was very similar but never granted in 2012/13/14. Interestingly, from a cursory Google search of Tracking Point, it appears that the U.S. company filed and received their patents around the same time. However, if we want to fight the patent battle here, it should be noted that another cursory Google Patent search of “tracking point rifle” brings up results from the late 1990s to do with aided target acquisition when it comes to small arms.

The company has been making appearances outside of Israel, this particular video footage from the Philippines-

In addition to this sighting at a defense exhibition in Mexico featuring Israeli companies. Images are from the Mexican Enlace Judio media site.

Sources

Ministry Of Defense Unveils Weapons Of the Future
https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-5012532,00.html

Special Thanks goes to TFB supporter Yoel M. for contributing to this post!