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Ukraine uses its FP-7 ballistic missile in combat for the first time

FP-7 in combat use; developing the FP-9

Ukraine's first combat launch of its FP-7 ballistic missile succeeded, military expert Pavlo Narozhnyi said, because Russian S-400 air defenses failed to intercept it. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the October 1 strike but has not said what it hit.

Updated Oct 19

Poland joins European anti-ballistic missile coalition

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As of September 2026: Lead industrial partner for FREYJA

Poland sat out the Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition when it launched in July. On September 18, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Poland had joined, ending a two-month gap that Warsaw attributed to "a certain misunderstanding."

Updated Sep 21

Ukraine and nine European nations form joint missile-defense coalition

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As of July 2026: Developer of the Freyja interceptor

A single Patriot interceptor costs about $3.8 million, and the US makes only so many each year. On July 14, 2026, Ukraine and nine European countries agreed to build their own, cheaper alternative and share the factories that make them.

Updated Jul 14

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Ukraine uses its FP-7 ballistic missile in combat for the first time

Poland joins European anti-ballistic missile coalition

Ukraine and nine European nations form joint missile-defense coalition