Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, T sharing on his social media account, “New talent was installed. TUBITAK SAGE developed by the SOM-J Cruise Missile, the first test shot against a platform of a platform successfully hit the target. Som-j; Modern Warfare will be an effective force multiplier for our Turkish Armed Forces.
With its deterrent strength and effective offensive, the ability to increase in Som-J, which is one of the elements of our defense industry, continues, “he said.
“We take stronger steps”
Head of the Presidential Defense Industry. Dr. Haluk Görgün also quoted the sharing of Minister Kacır, “strong will, high technology, full hit. Som-J successfully hit the target of overwater under difficult conditions.
This smart ammunition developed with our domestic and national engineering; It shows the determination of our nation, the point of our defense industry and our belief in the future.
Our stroke power from the heavens is now more effective, quieter, more accurate. I congratulate our Roketsan, TÜBİTAK SAGE, our presidency, subcontractors and all our stakeholders who contributed to the acquisition of this critical ability, which will be the power multiplier in the field for our heroic army. Today we are taking more powerful steps to defend our future, “he said.
The target successfully hit
Within the framework of the SOM-J project, the F-16 aircraft of the SOM-J missile was performed against the overwater target.
Within the framework of the shooting, after the shooting, communication and control, maximum range, stroke sensitivity and overwater targets were demonstrated.
SOM-J has successfully hit the overwater target by fulfilling all the parameters, including the maximum range requirement in challenging route and maneuvering conditions.
