Fire Point is advancing the FP-9 missile, targeting a range of up to 850 kilometers, with full testing potentially extending beyond Ukrainian borders.

As a major contractor for Ukraine, Fire Point already produces FP-1 long-range strike drones and FP-5 Flamingo missiles, and announced FP-7 and FP-9 development in 2025; the first FP-7 test launch occurred in early 2026.

The FP-7 is designed to reach about 250 kilometers and carry a warhead, signaling a shift toward self-reliant sovereignty across Ukraine’s weapons lifecycle.

Chief designer Denis Shtilerman says the FP-7 is roughly 2.5 times cheaper than comparable American systems, likening it to ATACMS.

Kiev reports intensified Russian missile and drone strikes threatening the capital, with officials urging enhanced defense capabilities.

Ukraine has, for the first time, used the FP-7 in combat, as disclosed by President Zelensky.

Ukraine publicly unveiled the FP-7’s first operational combat use, produced by Fire Point, as announced by the president.

The FP-7 has cleared two testing stages and is moving toward mass production.

Fire Point CEO Irina Terekh announced plans for combat deployment of the FP-7 as of mid-September.

The FP-7 fits into Ukraine’s broader strategy to achieve sovereignty over the entire technological cycle and modernize its defense industry.

Because of FP-9’s extended range, testing may involve potential combat use against targets in Russia, with Moscow discussed as a possible target.

The FP-7 development aligns with Ukraine’s ongoing Donbass counter-offensive dynamics and pressure on Russian forces around Lyman, moving toward Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.