The new Lockheed Martin for the F-35

The Roketsan together with Lockheed Martin recently signed teaming agreement for the collaboration of SOM-J, this is a type of new generation Standoff Cruise Missile for the F-35 Lightning II fighter Jet.

SOM system an autonomous, all-weather, long-range, precision air-to-surface cruise missile and low-observable. SOM-J variant tailored for the internal carriage on F-35 plane. Companies jointly develop, market, support and produce the SOM-J’s internal carriage on F-35 aircraft.


Lockheed Martin VP Edwards and the Chairman of Roketsan Kaptan signed agreement. “Lockheed Martin with long history business with Turkey Republic, look forward working with Roketsan on its F-35 project,” said by Edwards.

“SOM-J to provide F-35 exceptional capability in order to meet most challenging of its mission requirements, both companies are looking forward combining skills and know—how to produce world-class modern system that will surely customers’ needs”


“At Roketsan company, they have believe teaming with Lockheed surely amplify SOM-J development ub fulfilling its needed requirements to upgrade F-35’s capabilities,” said by Kaptan.

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