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Turkish Air Force Inducts Roketsan's SOM-B1T: 250 km Cruise Missile Sheds Its French Engine

The Turkish Air Force inducted Roketsan's SOM-B1T 250 km air-launched cruise missile featuring a fully indigenous turbojet engine replacing the previous French Microturbo TR40. The upgrade removes ITAR-related export barriers and boosts sovereign production. SOM-B1T arms F-16 and future indigenous fighters. It strengthens Türkiye's autonomous strike capability.

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