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The US and its allies have requested a 24-hour advance warning from China after the country conducted a long-range ballistic missile test. This move comes as a response to China's surprising demonstration of its military capabilities. The test has sparked concerns among nations about China's growing military power.
Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh discusses the development of the FP-9 ballistic missile, a homemade Ukrainian weapon designed to reach Moscow. The company is currently casting the engine and expects a test launch soon. The FP-9 is also positioned as a rival to the Patriot missile system.
Russia is projected to fire 840 ballistic missiles in 2026, and Ukraine must increase its air defense interception rate to defend itself. If only 10.2% of missiles are intercepted, 754 strikes would remain.
Ukraine has successfully tested a new domestically developed ballistic missile, announced by the outgoing Minister of Defense. The test occurred on the same day the country's government collapsed. The missile program is a significant milestone for Ukraine's defense capabilities.