Ukraine confirms field deployment of FP-7 short-range ballistic missile developed by Firepoint
Quick Look
- Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that the FP-7, a short-range ballistic missile developed by Firepoint, a domestic defense company, had been used in combat for the first time and released a launch video.
- The missile, which has a maximum range of 250 km, warhead weight of 200 kg, and Mach 4.4 speed, can hit the target after rising to an altitude of 70 km.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Ukraine has supported companies such as Firepoint to strengthen its defense capabilities amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, and the FP-7 is the result of these efforts.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) It has been confirmed that the short-range ballistic missile FP-7 developed by Ukrainian defense company Firepoint has been deployed.
On the 1st (local time), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced through his
The FP-7, a ground-launched short-range tactical ballistic missile with a maximum range of 250 km and a maximum warhead weight of approximately 200 kg, can rise to an altitude of up to 70 km and hit the target at a maximum speed of Mach 4.4. Take a look at the video.
Produced by: Ryu Jae-gap, Ku Hye-won
Video: X Zelensky · Firepoint · @DenShtilierman · Firepoint homepage
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ukraine will expand additional production and operational use of the FP-7.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- How effective was the FP-7 in actual combat?
- How will Russia respond to this missile deployment?
- What are Firepoint's future production plans?
