Fire Point and Hensoldt Partner on European Missile Defence

Companies sign joint agreement Hensoldt and Fire Point are Jointly Developing a European Missile Defence System

2026-06-30 From Detlev Karg 1 min Reading Time

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Ukraine's Fire Point and German sensor specialist Hensoldt partner to accelerate the development of a European ballistic missile defence system, as Reuters reports. Fire Point still needs European partners for a data uplink and command-and-control centre

Fire Point says 'Freyja' interceptors could be ready by year-end. (Picture: AI Generated) — Fire Point says 'Freyja' interceptors could be ready by year-end.
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The first interceptor missiles shall be potentially ready by the end of this year. The project, codenamed Freyja, is based on Fire Point's FP-7X missile, adapted as an interceptor. According to co-founder and chief designer Denys Shtilierman, the company is also finalising agreements with additional European partners for key technologies, including imaging infrared (IIR) and radio frequency (RF) seekers, as well as command-and-control and data-link capabilities. The programme has gained momentum following stronger political backing from Germany and other European governments. Fire Point now believes the first interceptor missiles could be available before the end of 2026, significantly earlier than previously anticipated.

Hensoldt will provide radar technology

Both sides signed a memorandum of understanding with Hensoldt providing its TRML-4D high-performance radar for the system. The initiative comes as demand for ballistic missile defence continues to grow across Europe. Ukraine remains heavily reliant on interceptor systems to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks, while rising global demand has placed additional pressure on existing production of US-made Patriot interceptors.

Fire Point on the fast track

Shtilierman also highlighted Ukraine's ability to test new systems much faster than European manufacturers due to simplified wartime approval procedures, allowing development cycles measured in days rather than months. Alongside the interceptor programme, Fire Point is continuing development of its new FP-9 ballistic missile, with flight testing expected this summer and battlefield trials planned for the autumn. The company's rapid growth is also attracting investor interest. Fire Point said recent investment discussions imply a company valuation of around $5.8 billion, substantially above an earlier offer from a Middle Eastern investor.

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