Roketsan and Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Signed a Teaming Agreement for collaboration on the SOM-J,a new generation air-to-surface Stand-off Cruise Missile for the F-35 Lightining II on 22th October.

The SOM System is as an autonomous,long range,low observable,all weather,high precision air-to-surface cruise missile.The SOM-J varian is designed specifically for internal carriage on F-35 Aircraft.

The Companies will jointly develop,produce,market,sell and support SOM-J for internal carriage on F-35 aircraft or external carriage on other aircraft. Rick Edwards,Executive Vice President of the Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control Business Area;and Roketsan Chairman of the Board Dr.Eyüp Kaptan;signed the agreement

"Lockheed Martin has a long history of partnership with the republic of Turkey and we look forward to working closely with Roketsan on this very important project " Edwards said. " SOM-J will provide the F-35 and other aircraft an exceptional capabilility to meet the most challenging mission requirements. We look forward to combining the skills and know-how of our two great companies to produce a world-class system to meet customers" expanding needs for long-range,survivable cruise missile technology."

Dr.Eyüp Kaptan said, " As Roketsan, we believe this teaming will increase the attention on SOM-J and present an superior solution to fulfil the requirements of Anti Surface Warfare capabilities on the F-35 aircraft. Together with Lockheed Martin, we value our cooperation and extend the business opportunities in the future between our companies"