First Footage of New Ballistic Missile Tests
Denys Shtilerman, co-owner and lead designer of the private company Fire Point, published the first video of test launches for Ukraine's new FP-7 ballistic missile on the social network X on February 27, 2026. The ground-launched missile is based on the S-300 surface-to-air missile system and is being developed as an analogue to the American ATACMS missiles. This development highlights Ukraine's growing domestic defense industry, which has accelerated significantly since the full-scale invasion began in 2022.
Performance and Specifications
The FP-7's reported tactical and technical characteristics are notable:
- It has a strike range of up to 200 km, with other data suggesting 250-300 km.
- The missile's maximum flight speed reaches 1500 m/s.
- Its circular error probable (CEP), a measure of accuracy, is just 14 meters.
- The warhead weighs 150 kg.
Fire Point also plans to unveil a new missile, the FP-9, by the end of this year, which is expected to have a flight range of up to 850 km.
Denys Shtilerman: 'Congratulations FP7'
In the future, the FP-7 missile is planned to be designated under the name 'Pelican,' underscoring Fire Point's ambitious approach in creating new technologies for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The successful development of systems like the FP-7 could enhance Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities, a critical need in the current conflict.
The launch of the new FP-7 ballistic missile demonstrates Ukraine's progress in developing its own defense technologies, which could significantly strengthen the capabilities of its military. In the context of the ongoing war with Russia, the advancement of new weapon types is a vital element of national security and defense resilience. The success of the FP-7 may also open new avenues for collaboration between the private sector and the military, fostering further innovation in Ukraine's defense sector.