Fire Point (Ukrainian firm)

Fire Point was established in mid-2022 by a group of engineers, architects, and game designers seeking to develop cost-effective, high-performance unmanned aerial systems in support of Ukraine's defence industry. Initially operating in makeshift workshops, the company rapidly scaled to multiple covert production facilities across Kyiv and surrounding regions. In August 2025, it was reported that National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) had launched an investigation into Fire Point, examining whether the company inflated the cost of components used in its products, the number of drones supplied to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence, or both. The probe was reported to be also looking into possible links between the company and Timur Mindich, co-owner of the Kvartal 95 television studio founded by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The company confirmed the existence of an investigation while denying the allegations. Mindich left Ukraine hours before another wider NABU investigation was announced on 10 November 2025. Fire Point created an advisory board on 12 November, and former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was reported to have joined this board on 17 November. == Products ==

FP-1 series The FP-1 is a propeller-driven one-way attack drone with a 1,600 km range when carrying a 50 kg warhead, and a maximum warhead size of 120 kg. Its design emphasises modularity, ease of assembly, and electronic warfare resilience. The system has been credited with conducting more than 60 percent of Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory, targeting ammunition depots, oil refineries, and command centres. FP-2 series In response to demand from frontline units, the FP-2 series of drones was developed as a mid-range alternative to the FP-1. The design of the FP-1 was adapted for a reduced range of 200 km, while its warhead weight was increased to 105 kg. FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile Announced in early 2025, the FP-5 Flamingo is a ground-launched cruise missile with a range of up to 3,000 km and a warhead mass of 1,150 kg. Its airframe is constructed using radar-transparent fiberglass winding, a technique typically reserved for ballistic missiles. Production ramp-up began with 30 units per month in mid-2025, with a goal of 210 units per month by October 2025. == Product announcements ==

On 4 September 2025, at the MSPO defense exhibition in Poland, Fire Point unveiled two new ballistic missile systems, designated FP-7 and FP-9, alongside plans for air defense systems. Both missiles ascend into high trajectories before descending on their targets, making their high terminal speeds a challenge for most air defense systems. The FP-7 is said to be half the cost of a ATACMS. It has a range of “several hundred kilometres” and could have a “much larger warhead” than the ATACMS. According to the company the launchers can be disguised as “ordinary trucks”. The FP-9 is a short-range ballistic missile capable of striking targets up to 855 km away, with a velocity up to 2,200 m/s and an 800 kg warhead. It can reach altitudes of around 70 km and maintains an accuracy of roughly 20 m, targeting high-value assets deep within enemy lines. == Operations ==

Fire Point's manufacturing occurs in concealed facilities to mitigate the risk of Russian air attacks. The company employs over 500 personnel, including engineers, technicians, and support staff. It works closely with Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and domestic military research institutes on system integration and battlefield feedback loops. == References ==