According to Gormley, "the F-35's active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar could track low-flying cruise missiles." If equipped with advanced medium range air-to-air missiles, "they could destroy such missiles, including the Kh-55 and Ra'ad," he said.
Potrivit lui Gormley, "radarul cu scanare electronică activă (AESA) al avioanelor F-35 ar putea intercepta rachetele de croazieră care zboară la joasă altitudine." Dacă ar fi echipate cu rachete perfecţionate aer-aer cu rază medie de acţiune, "acestea ar putea distruge astfel de rachete, inclusiv cele de tip Kh-55 şi Ra'ad", a spus el.