Stand-off Missile Gets Ready for JSF
Roketsan is developing a version of its SOM stand-off missile to equip the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
Roketsan’s newest stand-off missile (SOM) is adapted for internal use on Lockheed Martin’s F-35, but is also available as an external-mount system for other fighters. (Photo: David McIntosh)
Roketsan’s newest stand-off missile (SOM) is adapted for internal use on Lockheed Martin’s F-35, but is also available as an external-mount system for other fighters. (Photo: David McIntosh)

Turkish missile house Roketsan expects to conduct the preliminary design review (PDR) of its SOM-J weapon this September, with subsystem design and test activities to commence in November. SOM-J is a version of the company’s SOM (stand-off missile) adapted for internal carriage in the Lockheed Martin F-35, but also available for external carriage by other aircraft.


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