Test flights of new Ukrainian ballistic missiles towards Moscow may begin this summer or early autumn 2026. This was announced by Fire Point co-founder Denis Shtilerman during an interview.
This is reported by Finway
Ukrainian development and production of missiles
According to Shtilerman, the casings, control systems, and other important components for the missile capable of reaching Moscow have already been manufactured. The main task now remains to conduct engine testing. It was previously planned to manufacture powerful engines at a facility in Denmark, but after the information about the project was leaked, those plans were changed. Currently, the construction of production facilities is taking place directly in Ukraine.
“I expect that this summer, at the latest early autumn, we will start test flights towards Moscow,” said the co-founder of Fire Point.
After the first successful launch, it is planned to produce ten to twenty test missiles for further flights. Subsequently, after the completion of codification and with the necessary procurements, serial production could increase to dozens of missiles per month.
Prospects for application and innovations
Shtilerman emphasized that the choice of targets for strikes falls within the military’s competence. At the same time, he suggests that Ukraine may strike key strategic facilities in Moscow as a means of deterring attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure.
In addition to the current missile project, Shtilerman spoke about the creation of the “Freya” missile defense system in collaboration with European partners. The main component of this system is the FP-7.x missile, which can reach speeds of up to 2000 meters per second and is equipped with an infrared guidance system. Radar and control system manufacturers from Europe are involved in the project, and the launch timelines of the complex depend on integration with partners.
It has also become known that businessman Timur Mindich has been trying to become a co-owner of Fire Point for over a year, initially offering 100 million dollars for 50% of the company, and later almost 1 billion dollars. However, the negotiations ended after the proposal to involve another person as a formal shareholder. Shtilerman confirmed that discussions about the possibility of a deal took place in Mindich’s apartment in Kyiv on Hrushevsky Street.