Fire Point teases FP-7X interceptor production by end of August
Ukrainian defense contractor Fire Point could start serial production of its FP-7X interceptor missile by the end of August, the company said on Aug. 6.
Ukrainian defense contractor Fire Point has announced plans to commence the serial production of its FP-7X interceptor missile by the end of August, contingent on the timely delivery of German-made infrared seekers from Diehl Defence. Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh stated that the company has initiated the integration of European components into the Freyja air defense system and that 13 industrial partners from Europe are already engaged, with the potential to increase to around 20.
The project, a collaboration with European defense giants such as Eurosam, Leonardo, Thales, and Saab, aims to create a more cost-effective solution to counter ballistic missiles. Each FP-7X interceptor is projected to cost no more than EUR1 million, a significant reduction in price compared to systems like the Patriot. Terekh emphasized that Fire Point is currently navigating the most intense and challenging phase of final integration, encompassing surveillance and tracking radars, as well as infrared seekers.
The company anticipates achieving the FP-7X's first successful interception of a ballistic target by mid-2027.
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