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Zelenskyy Urges Fire Point to Accelerate FP-9 Missile Production for Autumn Deployment
defense8 days ago

Zelenskyy Urges Fire Point to Accelerate FP-9 Missile Production for Autumn Deployment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on October 3, 2026, that the domestically developed FP-9 ballistic missile will be ready this fall. The weapon, produced by Fire Point, has a range of 855 kilometers and can reach Moscow. Zelenskyy personally contacted the manufacturer to speed up production following the first combat use of the shorter-range FP-7 missile. Ukraine plans to intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow’s attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

via UNITED24 Media|
#defense#fire-point#fp-9-ballistic-missile
Ukraine Debuts FP-7 Missile, Promises FP-9 Reach to Moscow by Autumn
conflict9 days ago

Ukraine Debuts FP-7 Missile, Promises FP-9 Reach to Moscow by Autumn

Ukraine confirmed the first combat use of its domestically produced FP-7 tactical ballistic missile on October 1, 2026. President Zelensky announced that the longer-range FP-9, capable of striking Moscow, will be operational by the end of this autumn. Kyiv plans to intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow’s expanded attacks on civilian infrastructure, while maintaining a policy of avoiding indiscriminate civilian targeting.

via Kyiv Post|
#conflict#fire-point#fp-7
Ukraine’s First FP-7 Ballistic Strike Marks Start of New War Phase
military9 days ago

Ukraine’s First FP-7 Ballistic Strike Marks Start of New War Phase

Ukraine confirmed the first combat use of its domestically produced FP-7 tactical ballistic missile on October 1, 2026. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the launch, which targets Russian infrastructure, while highlighting the upcoming FP-9 model capable of reaching Moscow. This development signals a shift to a 'ballistic phase' in the conflict, where both sides utilize hard-to-intercept missiles. Concurrently, Ukraine is developing the FP-7.X interceptor to defend against Russian Iskander strikes, aiming for operational capability by mid-2027.

via Euromaidan Press|
#ballistic-missiles#defense#fire-point
Ukraine Confirms First Combat Launch of Indigenous FP-7 Ballistic Missile
defense11 days ago

Ukraine Confirms First Combat Launch of Indigenous FP-7 Ballistic Missile

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on October 1, 2026, that Ukraine has conducted its first combat use of the domestically produced FP-7 tactical ballistic missile. Developed by defense contractor Fire Point, the weapon has a range of approximately 200 kilometers and is significantly cheaper than the US-made ATACMS. While Zelenskyy shared video footage of the launch, he did not disclose the specific target or location. This milestone marks a shift from testing to operational use, occurring amidst intensified Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.

via Defense News|
#ballistic-missile#defense#fire-point
Ukraine Confirms First Combat Launch of Indigenous FP-7 Ballistic Missile
ukraine-war11 days ago

Ukraine Confirms First Combat Launch of Indigenous FP-7 Ballistic Missile

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on October 1, 2026, that Ukraine has conducted its first combat use of the domestically produced FP-7 tactical ballistic missile. Developed by defense contractor Fire Point, the weapon has a range of approximately 200 kilometers and is significantly cheaper than the US-made ATACMS. While Zelensky shared video footage of the launch, he did not disclose the specific target or location. This milestone marks a shift from testing to operational use, occurring amidst intensified Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.

via Kyiv Post|
#fire-point#fp-7#russia
Ukraine Debuts FP-7 Missile in Combat as FP-9 Nears 850-Km Milestone
defense-tech12 days ago

Ukraine Debuts FP-7 Missile in Combat as FP-9 Nears 850-Km Milestone

Ukraine has conducted its first combat launch of the domestically produced FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, marking a significant milestone in Kyiv’s independent strike capabilities. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the use of the weapon on October 1, 2026, following a rapid development cycle led by defense company Fire Point. While the FP-7, with a range of up to 200-300 kilometers, is now operational, the longer-range FP-9, capable of reaching 850 kilometers, is in its final testing stages. Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh stated that the FP-9 is expected to be ready by the end of autumn 2026, potentially allowing strikes on targets such as Moscow. The development of these systems has cost approximately $200 million for the FP-7 alone, highlighting the high financial and technical barriers to indigenous ballistic missile production.

via UNITED24 Media|
#ballistic-missiles#defense-tech#fire-point
Ukraine’s FP-7 Ballistic Missile Nears Combat Deployment
defense1 month ago

Ukraine’s FP-7 Ballistic Missile Nears Combat Deployment

Ukraine’s Fire Point says its FP-7 tactical ballistic missile could enter combat within weeks after completing two testing stages; the 200-km-range weapon can carry up to a 150-kg warhead and is being readied alongside the FP-9, which has a range of up to 850 km and is still in flight tests. Because testing must occur outside Ukrainian territory, officials say initial strikes into Russia could occur as early as autumn, with Fire Point comparing the system to the U.S. ATACMS and signaling deeper Ukrainian strikes if Moscow continues hostilities.

via Kyiv Post|
#ballistic-missiles#defense#fire-point
Ukraine Aims for a Homegrown Antimissile Shield to Complement Patriot Interceptors
world3 months ago

Ukraine Aims for a Homegrown Antimissile Shield to Complement Patriot Interceptors

Ukraine’s Fire Point defense firm, which already manufactures missiles and showcased its products at Kyiv’s defense expo, is pursuing an independent antimissile system that it hopes will serve as a core element of a pan-European air-defense shield, signaling a broader push to bolster European defenses beyond Patriot interceptors amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

via The New York Times|
#antimissile#europe#fire-point
Ukraine’s Homegrown Shield Grows But Needs Key Pieces To Intercept Ballistic Threats
technology3 months ago

Ukraine’s Homegrown Shield Grows But Needs Key Pieces To Intercept Ballistic Threats

Ukraine’s Fire Point says its FP-5 'Flamingo' interceptor is aerodynamically ready, but the overall anti-ballistic shield isn’t combat-ready until it’s integrated with a European seeker head, secure data links, command-and-control systems, and radar networks; the FREYJA project brings Ukrainian and European partners together, with FP-7.X tests progressing as Ukraine aims to field a real-time, layered defense to detect, track, and intercept ballistic missiles.

via Kyiv Post|
#anti-ballistic-shield#ballistic-missile-defense#fire-point