Ukraine Boosts Drone Production to 200 Per Day in the Fight Against Russia
A Ukrainian defense company called FirePoint is making big strides in building powerful drones to help defend the country. In a recent interview on ArmyTV, co-founder and chief designer Denys Shtilerman shared exciting news that the company now produces around 200 long range attack drones every single day. These drones are designed to strike important military targets far away, and FirePoint says they can quickly increase production to double or even triple that number if needed. This shows how Ukraine is stepping up its own weapon making to stay strong in the ongoing war.
FirePoint makes two main types of drones right now. The FP-1 is built for very long trips, it can fly more than 1,000 kilometers and carry a heavy explosive payload up to about 105 kg in upgraded versions to hit deep inside enemy areas. The FP-2 focuses more on closer targets around 200 km range but packs an even bigger punch with a heavier warhead for maximum damage on the front lines. These drones are like flying bombs that guide themselves to destroy key enemy supplies, bases, or equipment.
What makes these drones special is their smart navigation system. They don’t rely on GPS, which enemies can easily jam or block. Instead, FirePoint uses simple night vision cameras that match the ground images below like recognizing landmarks to stay on course.
The team has improved this technology through seven versions since the war started, making the drones harder to stop and more accurate even in tough conditions.
FirePoint is also working on new ballistic missiles to go even further. The FP-7 is a shorter range missile 200-300 km expected to be ready for battle soon, while the bigger FP-9 aims for up to 800 km enough to reach places like Moscow with very high speed over 1,000 meters per second to break through air defenses.
These missiles are built to be cheaper and stealthier than similar weapons from other countries, using lightweight materials and hidden truck launchers that look like normal civilian vehicles.
To keep production safe and steady, FirePoint spreads its work across more than 50 hidden sites around Ukraine. This way, if one location is attacked, the others can keep going. They make most parts themselves, test every drone carefully, and even provide training simulators for soldiers. As the war continues, FirePoint’s fast growth in making these advanced weapons is helping Ukraine hit back effectively and build a stronger defense industry for the future.
