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Producer of drones and missiles targets dozens of additional orbital launches in 2027.
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Ukrainian arms manufacturer Fire Point has launched two satellites this year and plans to deploy dozens more in 2027 as it diversifies beyond drones and missiles into space systems, according to the Kyiv Post.
The defense firm is developing air-defense capabilities alongside its emerging space operations. The expansion into satellite technology demonstrates Ukraine's defense industrial ambitions beyond conventional weapons.
The move underscores Ukraine's strategy to develop advanced military-technological capacity during the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian arms maker Fire Point has launched two satellites this year and plans dozens more in 2027, expanding from drones and missiles into space-based defense systems. The move reflects Ukraine's strategy to develop advanced military technology capacity during the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine's push into military satellite technology signals a shift toward long-term defense autonomy and could reshape regional military capabilities in Eastern Europe. The expansion may affect defense sector investment flows and geopolitical tensions as Ukraine develops indigenous space-based surveillance and communications systems independent of Western support.