ROCKS (missile)

ROCKS is an autonomous extended stand-off range air-to-surface missile developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Designed to engage high-value stationary and relocatable targets, the missile is particularly effective in GPS-denied environments. It incorporates technologies from Rafael's existing systems such as Popeye and SPICE,^[1][2] and uses a Sparrow target missile booster.^[3]

The missile offers several key features, such as high accuracy with a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of 3 meters, day and night operation in all weather conditions, and resistance to electronic jamming. It is equipped with either a penetration or blast fragmentation warhead and can be deployed well outside of enemy air defense coverage.^[1][2]

For navigation and target acquisition, ROCKS uses a combination of inertial navigation system (INS), GPS, and an electro-optical seeker. The terminal guidance employs scene-matching technology or anti-radiation homing to ensure target destruction, even in scenarios where GPS is compromised.^[1]

The ROCKS can be launched from an F-16 or F-35.^[3]

The missile was first revealed at the 2019 Aero India show in Bangalore.^[2]

The Financial Times reported that the missile was possibly used in the 2024 Israeli strikes on Iran.^[4]

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