Ukraine has used its domestically developed FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this on October 1, publishing video of a nighttime launch.
“Ukrainian tactical ballistic capability. FP-7. First combat use. Thank you for the result. Next — production,” Zelensky wrote.
The missile was developed by Ukrainian defense company Fire Point. At the same time, Ukrainian authorities have not disclosed what target was struck, where the missile was used, or how many missiles were involved. The reported combat use has not yet been independently verified.
According to information provided by Ukrainian sources and the company, the FP-7 has a range of approximately 250 km and a warhead weighing around 150 kg. Its speed has previously been reported at around 1,500 m/s. These characteristics remain reported figures that have not been independently verified.
The FP-7 is designed to engage targets at medium ranges. The types of targets for which it was developed include logistics hubs, air defense positions and drone bases.
The development of the FP-7 is part of the expansion of Fire Point’s missile program. The company, which began by producing drones, is also working on the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile and other ballistic missile systems.
Based on the FP-7 architecture, Fire Point has also developed the FP-7.X, an anti-ballistic missile interceptor. It is part of the European Freyja project, which aims to develop a relatively inexpensive ballistic missile defense interceptor.
The company is also working separately on the larger FP-9 missile, which has a reported range of approximately 850 km. These figures are also based primarily on statements from Fire Point and Ukrainian sources and have not been independently verified.
