Fire Point tests missile for future Ukrainian FREYJA interceptor
Terekh said the test took place "a few days ago." According to her, it involved a fully controlled maneuvering flight of the FP-7.X missile, which will form the basis of the future FREYJA anti-ballistic interceptor.
Fire Point's chief designer, Denys Shtilierman, later shared the FP-7.X specifications on X.
Скоро ракети-перехоплювачі будуть у небі не лише України, а й усієї Європи.
Докладніше — у презентації, яку я прикріпив у скріншотах. pic.twitter.com/RaqPVKqNbl
— Denys Shtilierman (@DenShtilierman) May 14, 2026
According to the published data, the missile is made of composite materials and can reach speeds of 1,500 to 2,000 meters per second. It is 7.25 meters long, with an external diameter of 1.15 meters and a fuselage diameter of 0.53 meters.
The missile is equipped with a semi-active infrared seeker. Fire Point plans to develop the guidance system in cooperation with the German company Diehl Defence, which is known for its IRIS air defense systems.
In April 2026, Fire Point announced plans to field a new air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles as early as 2027. At the time, Shtilerman said the company aimed to create a lower-cost alternative to the Patriot system, with each interceptor missile costing less than 1 million US dollars.
The company later unveiled its FREYJA anti-ballistic project, which will be built around the FP-7.X interceptor missile. The missile's flight speed is listed at 1,500–2,000 meters per second, and its length is 7.25 meters.
Tests of a missile in this class were also demonstrated in February 2026. At the time, the company said it was designed for the rapid engagement of targets at medium ranges.
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