Fire Point FP-1
| Industry | Defence technology |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 |
| Headquarters | Kyiv , Ukraine |
| Products | FP-1 UAV |
FP-1 represents a Ukrainian-developed long-distance, single-use attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), engineered and manufactured by the defence technology firm Fire Point. Launched in late 2024 amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, this drone is tailored for deep penetration strike operations, capable of delivering a warhead across ranges reaching 1,600 km. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have utilized the FP-1 to engage critical military and logistical targets.[1][2][3]
Development
The FP-1 project was initiated in mid-2022 by former aerospace engineers alongside defence experts, with the objective of creating a cost-effective yet highly capable kamikaze UAV. Early operational prototypes demonstrated the drone’s loitering munition capabilities during test flights conducted in early 2024.[4] Production on a larger scale began in October 2024 at secret manufacturing sites located near Kyiv.[2]
Design
The FP-1 is characterized by a streamlined fuselage powered by a twin-cylinder engine connected to a propeller, supplemented by a solid-fuel rocket booster for initial launch. Its wings are fixed and straight in design.[4]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name The drone can be equipped with a modular warhead varying from 60 kg to 120 kg, which can be configured for either fragmentation or shaped-charge effects. To minimize radar detection, the airframe incorporates radar-absorbent materials. Its navigation system combines inertial guidance with satellite-based positioning and includes electronic counter-countermeasure technology to counteract jamming attempts.[4]
Operational history
By the middle of 2025, Fire Point had increased its daily production capacity from 30 to more than 100 FP-1 drones, with total units produced surpassing 5,000. The UAV has been recognized for successfully targeting ammunition storage sites, command centers, and air defense installations at distances over 1,200 km. Experts highlight that the FP-1's affordability—approximately US$55,000 per unit compared to US$200,000 for similar alternatives—has played a key role in Ukraine's capability to interfere with rear-area logistics.
See also
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