Stealth technologies are not among those for which Lockheed Martin will seek an export license in its joint development of the SOM-J missile with Roketsan of Turkey. Asked if Roketsan would be providing the low-observable technologies on the missile, which is supposed to be stealthy, a Lockheed Martin spokeswoman said, “We are not releasing the details of the teaming arrangement.” We reported on the missile in the Oct. 23 Daily Report column.
Air Force Special Operations Command recently fired small cruise missiles off an AC-130J gunship for combat operations in Africa, verifying the new weapon for broader operational use.
