The Ukrainian company Fire Point has completed preparations for the final tests of the FP-9 ballistic missile, which are scheduled to take place on Russian territory this autumn. Successful tests could lead to the missile being used in combat against military targets in Moscow.
- Fire Point is finalising preparations for the testing of the FP-9 ballistic missile.
- The FP-9 has a range of up to 855 km, which covers Moscow.
- The missile has a warhead weighing 800 kg and a speed of over 1,200 m/s.
- Successful trials could begin as early as autumn 2026.
- Fire Point is also working on other types of weaponry, including the FP-5 and FP-7.
FP-9 ballistic missile test: key details
Ukraine’s domestic defence industry is entering the home straight in the development of its own ballistic weapons. The company Fire Point is finalising preparations for flight tests of the FP-9 long-range missile, which are scheduled to take place on the aggressor country’s territory as early as this autumn.
Co-founder and Chief Designer at Fire Point Denis Stielerman He noted that there was just one final test of the propulsion system left to carry out. “We have everything we need for the ‘nine’, apart from the engine. We will be testing the engine shortly and expect to begin test flights. As soon as we see that the rocket is controllable and is performing as specified by the algorithm, we will then begin trials in Russia,” said Stilerman.
Provided the final tests are successfully completed, the operational deployment and the first strikes by Ukrainian ballistic missiles against military and energy facilities in Moscow could take place as early as autumn 2026.
What is FP-9?
Ballistic missile FP-9 It was first demonstrated in the spring of 2026 at an international exhibition in Rzeszów, Poland. According to military analysts, the FP-9 is more powerful than its Russian counterparts. The missile has a range of up to 855 km, which fully covers the Russian capital and the enemy’s key military factories. The warhead weighs up to 800 kg, which exceeds that of the Russian ‘Iskander’, whose warhead weighs around 500 kg. The FP-9’s speed exceeds 1,200 m/s, making the missile an extremely difficult target for existing Russian air defence systems. The missile’s dimensions are as follows: length approximately 9.5 metres, diameter 1.1 metres.
The cost-effectiveness of the FP-9
The developers emphasise that the FP-9 has been designed with maximum cost-effectiveness in mind. It is expected to be at least 2.5 times cheaper than Western equivalents, such as the American ATACMS missiles.
Fire Point’s parallel development projects
In addition to heavy ballistics, Fire Point is actively working on other types of long-range weaponry. The FP-5 ‘Flamingo’ cruise missile is capable of flying at ultra-low altitudes, whilst the anti-ballistic system FP-7 is being developed in collaboration with European partners. To facilitate the initial testing of the FP-9 ballistic missile, the company plans to manufacture a pilot batch of around ten missiles. Once all standard performance characteristics have been confirmed and the official codification procedure has been completed, production of the Ukrainian ballistic missile is set to ramp up to full capacity.
