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Ukraine arms maker plans satellite push to cut reliance on US

Fire Point is moving into space after developing drones and missiles, despite an ongoing probe for alleged graft

One of Ukraine’s leading weapons manufacturers says it launched two satellites this year and plans “dozens” more in 2027, as the country seeks to lessen its reliance on the US government and western tech companies.

Denys Shtilierman, co-founder and chief designer at Fire Point, told the FT the company was expanding production of cruise and ballistic missiles and developing a “pan-European air-defence shield” to avoid dependence on specific manufacturers.

“The idea behind our weapons is that we sell not only weapons and not only security, but independence in security,” Shtilierman said.

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