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title: "Ukraine develops FP-7.x interceptor missile: tests passed, integration with German radars begins"
description: "Ukraine has successfully tested the FP-7.x interceptor missile, capable of shooting down ballistic targets. To create the Freya complex, an agreement was signed with German Hensoldt for the supply of radars. Development is taking place against the backdrop of a critical shortage of Western Patriot and IRIS-T missiles. 🚀🇺🇦🛡️"
date: 2026-06-16T14:58:00.000Z
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# Ukraine develops FP-7.x interceptor missile: tests passed, integration with German radars begins

![Launch of Ukrainian interceptor missile FP-7.x with bright engine flame against a cloudy sky](https://xab.info/media/2026/06/16/ukraina-sozdala-raketu-pereхватчик-fp-7-x-ispitaniya-projdenny/ukraina-sozdala-raketu-pereхватчик-fp-7-x-ispitaniya-projdenny-1.webp)

Ukrainian defense industry has reached a new stage in the development of anti-ballistic missile defense systems. Denis Stilerman, the chief designer of Fire Point, officially confirmed that the FP-7.x missile, designed to intercept ballistic targets, is fully ready and has successfully passed testing.

### Technical specifications and test results

According to the developers, the tests were successful. The missile demonstrated the ability to perform complex maneuvers in flight. According to Stilerman, at maximum accelerations, the munition deviated from the course and executed aggressive commands from the C2 control center. This confirms that the system is fully controllable in the air and ready to perform its functions.

Interestingly, the missile concept dates back to the Soviet era: it was originally developed as a ballistic missile interceptor, and modern modifications have only adapted this base to current requirements.

The key characteristics of the FP-7.x are impressive:

- Body length: 7.25 meters.

- External diameter: 1.15 meters.

- Fuselage diameter: 0.53 meters.

- Developed speed: from 1500 to 2000 meters per second.

- Materials: composite.

### German cooperation: radars and seekers

To create a full-fledged Freya complex, Ukraine has chosen the path of deep integration with Western partners. Today, an agreement was signed with the German company Hensoldt. The supplier, known for its IRIS-T system solutions, will provide TRML-4D radars.

"Their radar will perform the detection function... now we will start combining it with our missile and C2 center and receive commands from it to direct the missile to the area where it can intercept a ballistic missile," the designer explained.

In addition to radars, work is underway on the seeker head. The munition is equipped with a semi-active infrared system, the development of which will be carried out jointly with the German corporation Diehl Defence, specializing in IRIS systems.

### Context: shortage and strategy

The development of its own interception means is taking place against the backdrop of an acute shortage of Western systems. The Ukrainian Air Force reported a critical shortage of missiles for Patriot, NASAMS, and IRIS-T systems. In some units, the ammunition is almost exhausted, and commanders have to beg for 5-10 missiles to maintain the defensive line.

Earlier, Denis Stilerman stated that Ukrainian ballistic missiles FP-7 and FP-9 should become analogues of American ATACMS, but their cost would be about twice as low. The creation of FP-7.x looks like the next logical step in the strategy of import substitution and reducing the cost of air defense systems.