Ukraine completes development of a rocket for the European missile defense system, Freyja
Ukraine has completed its part of the work in the international project to create the European anti-ballistic missile system Freyja. President Zelenskyy called on partners to accelerate the work in order to begin testing the system. The Ukrainian FP-7.X rocket will form the basis of the system, and its cost is almost three times lower than American counterparts.
Ukraine has completed its part within the framework of the international Freyja project, aimed at creating a joint European anti-ballistic missile system. This was announced by the FirePoint company.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on partner countries to accelerate the completion of their tasks in the project in order to move on to practical testing of the system. The Freyja project brings together the technological efforts of ten countries, which are working on various elements of the complex, including radars, guidance systems, and command posts.
According to FirePoint's CEO, Irina Terekh, the Freyja system is being developed as a scalable, affordable, and independent solution that does not rely on Chinese components or US export restrictions under ITAR. The joint program aims to provide European countries and Ukraine with independent air defense capabilities.
The Ukrainian interceptor FP-7.X, developed by FirePoint, will be the main missile for the Freyja system. The cost of a single Ukrainian anti-ballistic missile is estimated at 1 million euros, which is almost three times cheaper than the cost of American PAC-3 MSE missiles for Patriot systems. The first combat test of the new system is planned after completion of integration with European targeting and fire control systems.