Ukrainian defense company Fire Point plans to make its FP-7 ballistic missile ready for combat deployment by late September 2026.
Company Chief Executive Officer Iryna Terekh announced the target date during a press conference at the DALO Industry Days defense exhibition in Denmark, Ukrainian news outlet LIGA.net reported.
The FP-7 missile is designed to strike military targets at ranges of up to 200 kilometers while carrying a payload weighing up to 150 kilograms. According to Fire Point, the weapon has already completed approximately 15 test launches and is currently in the certification phase.
Heavy payload FP-9 missile unveiled
Fire Point also showcased its FP-9 ballistic missile, a significantly larger and more powerful system. The FP-9 is engineered to deliver a payload of up to 800 kilograms over distances reaching 855 kilometers.
The manufacturer presented full-scale models of both the FP-7 and FP-9 missiles at its exhibition booth. Unlike cruise missiles, ballistic missiles ascend into high-altitude flight paths before descending rapidly toward their targets under guidance systems.
Ukrainian weapons on display in Herning
In addition to the ballistic missile lineup, the Ukrainian stand at the trade show featured the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile and the FP-1 drone. Cruise missiles operate differently from ballistic systems by maintaining powered atmospheric flight at lower altitudes throughout their mission.
The showcase formed part of the annual DALO Industry Days expo, which ran from August 19 to August 20 in the Danish town of Herning. Approximately 600 companies participated in the event this year, including a delegation of defense equipment producers from Ukraine.
Herning is a major commercial center in Denmark's Central Jutland region, frequently hosting international trade events and industrial conferences. The annual exhibition is hosted by the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation to connect military equipment manufacturers with international procurement officials and defense partners.
