The Ukrainian company Fire Point has achieved nearly complete localization of engine production for its long-range strike drones FP-1 and FP-2. Now, over 97.5% of the components for these engines are manufactured directly at the facility, significantly increasing the company’s independence from imported parts and contributing to the expansion of production capacities.
This is reported by Finway
In-House Engine Production and Increased Output Rates
Fire Point’s Technical Director Iryna Terekh reported that in the initial stages of production, the company had to rely entirely on imported engines, but it soon became clear that this would limit development. That is why the Fire Point team chose to fully localize key components, and now out of 82 necessary parts, 80 are produced in Ukraine.
“We are very dependent on our partners for funding. However, regarding competencies and equipment, we try to do as much as possible on our own,” she noted.
According to Terekh, the company retains the option to use imports if necessary, but has already mastered the full cycle of producing its own components for drones.
Plans for Scaling and Advantages Over Competitors
Today, Fire Point produces over 200 long-range drones daily, with the cost of one FP-1 being $58,000, which is significantly cheaper than a comparable Russian drone of the Shahed type. The company is also preparing for further increases in production volumes to meet the growing demand for technological solutions in the defense sector. In addition to drones, Fire Point is engaged in the production of “Flamingo” cruise missiles.