KYIV, — March 1, 2026 : Ukrainian defense manufacturer Fire Point LLC has conducted a test flight of its new FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, marking the first public confirmation that the program has reached the live testing stage.
The company’s co-owner and chief designer, Denys Shtilierman (also referred to as Denis Sztilerman), published footage of the launch on the social media platform X on February 27, 2026. Two videos were shared, captioned “Вітаємо FP7)” and “We welcome ballistic missile FP7).” The footage shows the missile launching from a ground-based platform during flight tests.
According to Shtilierman, the FP-7 is produced entirely using Ukrainian components. Fire Point stated that it has achieved domestic production of solid-fuel engines manufactured from composite materials, eliminating reliance on foreign suppliers for this subsystem.
The company also reported that its engineers independently recreated and adapted the design of a module used in Russia’s S-300 and S-400 surface-to-air missile systems as the foundation for the new surface-to-surface weapon. The external configuration of the FP-7 resembles the 48N6 missile used in the S-400 system.
Technical Specifications
Based on data disclosed by the manufacturer, the FP-7 tactical ballistic missile has the following characteristics:
- Operational range: Up to 200 kilometers
- Maximum flight altitude: 65 kilometers
- Maximum speed: 1,500 meters per second
- Maximum flight time: Up to 250 seconds
- Warhead weight: 150 kilograms
- Accuracy: Circular error probable (CEP) of 14 meters
The missile is intended to target and destroy components of Russian air defense systems. It has been described as a low-cost, short-range ballistic missile analogous in role to the U.S.-made ATACMS system, pending integration with European radar systems.
Development Timeline and Program Status
Development of the FP-7 was first announced in September 2025. In December 2025, Shtilierman stated that Fire Point intended to complete all formal procedures required to officially introduce the missile into service in the near future.
In early February 2026, he indicated in an interview that testing had been delayed from the end of 2025 due to a series of events, with the company aiming to complete tests in February. The February 27 publication of launch footage confirms that flight testing has taken place, though there is currently no information indicating that the FP-7 has been deployed operationally.
Fire Point has previously gained attention for its FP-1 long-range strike drones and the development of the FP-5 “Flamingo” cruise missile. The company has also outlined plans to present a ballistic missile designated FP-9, with a projected range of up to 850 kilometers, by the end of the year. The ballistic version of the FP-7 is planned to carry the name “Pelikan.”
The recent test represents the first publicly available evidence that the FP-7 program has advanced to live flight trials as part of Ukraine’s broader domestic missile development efforts.
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