Fire Point showcases first FP-7.X air-defence missile launch on video

Ukrainian defence company Fire Point has released footage showcasing a test launch of the FP-7.X missile. According to the developers, the platform is intended to serve as the core architecture for the prospective “FREYJA” anti-missile interceptor system.

According to the company’s Chief Technical Officer, Iryna Terekh, the flight evaluation was conducted recently. She characterised the missile’s flight profile as highly manoeuvrable and fully controlled.

Fire Point noted that the FP-7.X is undergoing rigorous testing as an integral part of the ongoing development of the next-generation interceptor system.

Based on its designation, the surface-to-air missile appears to be derived from the FP-7 short-range ballistic missile announced by Fire Point in 2025. Previously released footage showed the launch of an FP-7 from a wheeled platform. The ballistic missile will feature a semi-active homing head and is engineered to achieve velocities ranging between 1,500 and 2,000 m/s. It has an expected engagement range of up to 200 km and will carry a warhead weighing approximately 150 kg.

Earlier, Defender Media reported on a hearing held by a temporary investigative commission: during the session, Denys Shtilerman, the primary owner and chief designer of Fire Point, addressed questions raised by members of the parliamentary panel.