MSPO 2025: Ukraine Expands Strike Capabilities With New FP-7 and FP-9 Ballistic Missiles and Flamingo Cruise Missile.

At the MSPO international defense exhibition in Poland, the Ukrainian company Fire Point, also known as Flamingo Missiles Manufacturer, announced the development of two new ballistic missiles, the FP-7 and FP-9, together with air defense systems. The announcement came only weeks after the disclosure of the Flamingo cruise missile, reported to have a range of more than 3,000 kilometers, marking an acceleration in Ukraine’s efforts to diversify and expand its strike capabilities.
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The Flamingo missile has already entered serial production and offers a range exceeding 3,000 kilometers (Picture source: Army Recognition)

The FP-7 is designed for the operational destruction of medium-range targets. It has a maximum range of 200 kilometers, a top speed of 1,500 meters per second, and a flight time of not more than 250 seconds. Equipped with a 150-kilogram warhead and a reported accuracy of 14 meters circular error probable, the missile is launched from a ground-based platform and is intended to provide rapid tactical strike options. The FP-9, by contrast, is presented as a strategic strike system with a stated range of 855 kilometers, a speed of 2,200 meters per second, and a maximum altitude of 70 kilometers. With an 800-kilogram warhead and a claimed accuracy of 20 meters, it is positioned to hit deep targets such as command centers and logistical infrastructure.

These announcements follow the recent presentation of the Flamingo cruise missile, confirmed by a photograph taken at a production facility and released by the Associated Press on August 17, 2025. According to accompanying information, the missile has already entered serial production and offers a range exceeding 3,000 kilometers. If verified, this would place it beyond previous Ukrainian capabilities and roughly double the reach of U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles, with which it is often compared. The Flamingo shows strong similarities to the FP-5 developed by the British-Emirati company Milanion Group, suggesting potential industrial cooperation established in 2021. With a one-ton warhead, a six-meter wingspan, and subsonic cruise speeds, the missile combines range with payload, though its survivability in heavily defended airspace remains uncertain.

These programs fit within a broader trend. Since 2020, Ukraine has launched multiple missile initiatives: the Neptune, initially designed as an anti-ship weapon, has been adapted for land-attack roles; the Grim-2, also known as Hrim-2, targets ranges around 500 kilometers; and hybrid systems such as the Palianytsia, combining features of missiles and drones, add to the arsenal. The introduction of the FP-7, FP-9, and Flamingo demonstrates Kyiv’s intent to build options spanning tactical to strategic levels at a time when foreign supplies are diminishing and domestic production has become a priority.

The strategic implications are direct. A system such as the Flamingo, launched from Ukrainian territory, could reach Moscow, cross the Ural Mountains, and even extend to regions as far as North Africa or Western Europe. The FP-9 would expand operational depth, while the FP-7 offers flexible battlefield response. According to Fire Point, the company’s current focus lies on both ballistic missile development and air defense, reflecting the increasing role of drones and precision strikes in the ongoing conflict.

In conclusion, Fire Point’s announcement at MSPO reflects a national strategy of industrial expansion in defense production. With the FP-7 and FP-9, Ukraine seeks to field ballistic missiles covering a wide range of missions, while the Flamingo, with its reported 3,000-kilometer reach, represents a major increase in strike capacity, though not yet confirmed in operational conditions. Taken together, these systems highlight a trajectory aimed at greater technological self-reliance, a wider range of strike options, and preparation for future operations where range, payload, and air defense integration will be decisive.