US EditionThis Ukrainian Startup Makes Drones - and Soon, Cruise Missiles - to Strike Deep Inside Russia
Fire Point produces 3,000 FP-1 drones monthly, responsible for 60% of deep strikes inside Russia; developing FP-5 missile with twice the warhead power of US Tomahawks.
- Ukraine has become a global center for defense innovation, with startups like Fire Point developing long-range drones and cruise missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia.
- Fire Point's FP-1 exploding drone can travel up to 1,600 kilometers and is responsible for 60% of strikes inside Russia, according to founder Terekh.
- While seeking greater self-sufficiency, Ukraine's defense industry now purchases $10 billion in weapons annually from domestic manufacturers and aims to increase exports to allies.
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Ukraine becoming the ‘Silicon Valley’ of defense as startups develop long-range drones and missiles
Last September, a Ukrainian-made drone attacked a Russian ammunition depot more than 620 miles away. This marked a significant achievement for Fire Point, the company behind the drones.
Chicago Tribune
By SAMYA KULLAB and EFREM LUKATSKY When a Ukrainian-made drone attacked a munitions depot in Russia last September, it demonstrated Kyiv’s determination to ram deep behind enemy lines, as well as the prowess of its defense industry. The moment was especially gratifying for the woman in charge of manufacturing the drones that flew more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) to carry out this mission. For months after that, Russia no longer had the mea…
Ukraine has recently presented a Flamingo cruise mission, also known as FP-5, able to reach destinations up to 3,000 km away. The system is developed by Ukrainian company Fire Point and represents a...
This Ukrainian startup makes drones and soon, cruise missiles to
When a Ukrainian-made drone attacked an ammunition depot in Russia last September, it showcased Kyiv’s determination to strike deep behind enemy lines and the prowess of its defense industry. The moment was especially gratifying for the woman in charge of manufacturing the drones that flew more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) to carry out this mission. For months after,
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