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Denys Shtilerman

Founder and Chief Designer of Fire Point
Denys Leonidovych Shtilerman is a Ukrainian businessman, co-founder, and chief designer of the Fire Point company. He was born in Odesa in 1974. He received his higher education in the field of "Cosmology." For some time, he lived in Russia, where he faced persecution by the FSB. He was stripped of his Russian citizenship. With the start of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, he began developing missiles and strike drones, founding the Fire Point company, which operates in the defense technology sector. The company's main products include the FP-1 and FP-2 strike unmanned aerial vehicles and the FP-5 "Flamingo" cruise missile.
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The Presidential Office confirmed receiving a response to Zelenskyy's letter to Trump regarding the critical shortage of air defense systems

The Office of the President confirmed receipt of a technical response to Zelenskyy's letter to Trump and Congress regarding the lack of air defense. Currently, the details of the document are not being disclosed.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 07:34 PM • 51162 views
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In the Freya project, the hardest part right now is motivating European partners to get more actively involved - expertVideo

The FP-7. x tests confirmed the missile's maneuverability for intercepting ballistic targets. Now it is up to the European participants of the Freya project, believes expert Anton Zemlianyi

Politics • June 4, 02:18 PM • 45330 views
"The country is protected by results": NSDC responds to criticism of defense procurement

Diana Davityan, Head of the Office of the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, responded to criticism of defense procurement and refuted information regarding a monopoly in the strike drone market.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 12:50 PM • 3366 views
After successful FP-7 tests, Fire Point co-owner Shtilerman urged Europe to accelerate the implementation of the FREYJA projectPhotoVideo

Chief Designer and co-owner of Fire Point, Denys Shtilerman, called on European partners to accelerate the pace of cooperation for the implementation of the FREYJA pan-European anti-ballistic shield. Meanwhile, the company is already taking concrete steps toward the project's realization: the first successful tests of the FP-7 missile, which will serve as the primary means of intercepting ballistic targets in the new system, took place recently.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 10:10 AM • 117446 views
Satellite captures aftermath of strikes on oil terminal and corvette "Boikiy"PhotoVideo

AFU attacked Kronshtadt base and oil terminal in Saint Petersburg with drones: satellite imagery shows consequences of the strike.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 07:04 AM • 23812 views
Russian corvette "Boiky" hit in Kronstadt – "Madyar" releases videoVideo

In addition to the "Saint Petersburg" oil terminal, the strike on the Russian corvette "Boiky," based in Kronstadt, has also been officially confirmed.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 10:29 AM • 30555 views
Fire Point drones hit ships and an oil terminal in Russia's Saint Petersburg – ShtilermanVideo

Shtilerman reported that Fire Point drones struck an oil terminal and ships in Russia's Leningrad Oblast during an economic forum. The Anti-Corruption Action Center (AntAC), which criticizes the Ukrainian manufacturer, is attempting to gain publicity from this.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 09:33 AM • 5510 views
Project Freya: What it is and who the anti-ballistic shield will be able to protect

Fire Point's Project Freya will become a low-cost analogue to the Patriot system for the defense of Europe. The first ballistic interception by the FP-7.x missile is possible by the end of the year.

Politics • June 2, 05:30 AM • 123151 views
Fire Point demonstrates FP-1 and FP-2 drones striking targets in Russia – videoPhotoVideo

FP-1 and FP-2 drones hit oil depots, a tanker, an Iskander system, and two Tu-142 aircraft. Overnight, under the coordination of the Unmanned Systems Forces, 23 targets were struck deep inside Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 02:32 PM • 63861 views
Sweden joins the Freya pan-European anti-ballistic shield project - Zelenskyy

Sweden has joined the Freya project to protect Europe's skies. Ukraine is developing its own ballistics and an independent missile interception system.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 10:51 AM • 69204 views
Qatar spent $20 billion and became dependent: Shtilerman explained why Ukraine needs its own air defenseVideo

Ukraine is creating the Freya anti-ballistic shield and the FP-9 missile system. This will ensure full sovereignty in the sphere of security and deterrence of the aggressor.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 07:35 AM • 7132 views
“The state always loses to private initiative” – Fire Point responds to allegations regarding the company's nationalization

The nationalization of Fire Point will harm Ukraine's defense capabilities and slow down the development of critically important military programs. Denys Shtilerman, the company's chief designer and co-owner, stated that it was the private model that allowed Fire Point to rapidly scale production, reinvest profits into R&D, and become one of the key manufacturers of long-range systems in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 04:30 PM • 3842 views
Fire Point responds to allegations of "arms market monopoly," Mindich, and "inflated prices"

Fire Point stated that it has not received government funding for development, has passed an audit by a Big Four firm, and characterized the allegations of a "monopoly" and "inflated prices" as an information attack.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 03:30 PM • 80642 views
Fire Point ballistics could launch a mass strike on Moscow as early as this autumn

The Ukrainian company Fire Point is completing tests of the FP-9 ballistic missile and could strike Moscow as early as this autumn. The chief designer and co-owner of the company, Denys Shtilerman, stated that the new missile has a trajectory that is difficult to intercept and is capable of penetrating Russian air defenses.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 02:01 PM • 23465 views
Empty launchers: can Ukraine close the deficit of Patriot missiles

Ukraine is experiencing an acute shortage of Patriot missiles and is preparing an analogue of the FP-7. x. The first test of its own anti-ballistic missile is planned for the end of the year.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 11:52 AM • 56683 views
What is celebrated on May 28 in Ukraine and the world

The world marks Amnesty International Day, the Day of Action Against Hunger, and World Blood Cancer Day. In Ukraine, Nikita the Confessor is remembered, and Hamburger Day is celebrated.

Society • May 28, 04:15 AM • 21466 views
Zelenskyy confirmed that he prepared a letter for Trump and Congress, which was sent to Washington yesterday

Zelenskyy sent a letter to Trump and Congress regarding the critical shortage of air defense systems. The Head of State urged the US to take swift action to protect against ballistic missiles.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 05:50 PM • 3960 views
In a letter to Trump and Congress, Zelenskyy stated that two "Oreshnik" missiles were launched during the May 24 attack

Zelenskyy informed Trump about the strike of two "Oreshnik" missiles on Ukraine on May 24. He urged the US to urgently provide Patriot systems and PAC-3 missiles.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 03:39 PM • 3750 views
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Hundreds of satellites in low Earth orbit - Fire Point has revealed details of its satellite program

Fire Point will launch over 200 satellites for a sovereign communication system. The first major batch of spacecraft will be placed into orbit as early as 2027.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 02:01 PM • 71034 views
By the end of the year, the Ukrainian equivalent of the Patriot system may perform its first interceptionVideo

The Ukrainian equivalent of the Patriot system could begin intercepting Russian ballistic missiles by the end of the year. The Freya project has already received support from Germany, France, and Norway.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 04:10 PM • 67279 views
"We produce drones that fly the furthest" – key takeaways from Shtilerman's hard talk with SokolovaVideo

Co-founder of Fire Point Denys Shtilerman gave an interview to Yanina Sokolova. They discussed the "Mindich tapes," the accusations from the Anti-Corruption Action Center (AntAC), and the production of Ukrainian deep strike – key highlights from the extensive conversation.

Society • May 19, 01:54 PM • 43250 views
Ukraine is developing its own Freya anti-ballistic system to replace the Patriot

The Fire Point company presented the Freya project to combat ballistic missiles amid a shortage of Patriot systems. The system will serve as a cheaper and faster alternative.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 02:58 AM • 5785 views
Ukrainian military began using unguided rockets launched from FP-2 dronesVideo

The Unmanned Systems Forces are deploying FP-2 drones with unguided aerial rockets at ranges of up to 500 km. A ship in Kaspiysk and strategic communication hubs of the occupiers have already been hit.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 02:59 PM • 33278 views
Fire Point plans to launch dozens of satellites into space

Fire Point will launch dozens of satellites in 2027 and scale up rocket production. According to the company's chief designer, Shtilerman, two satellites have already been launched this year.

Technologies • May 14, 02:30 PM • 4758 views
Investments to establish Fire Point amounted to approximately $2 million and were officially documented – Shtilerman

The Ukrainian defense company Fire Point was established through private investments from its co-owners totaling about $2 million. According to Denys Shtilerman, all funds were officially documented, and the company fundamentally operates only with legal financing.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 05:07 PM • 5392 views
Mindich wanted 50% of Fire Point but was rejected due to unconfirmed origin of funds and a number of other reasons - ShtilermanVideo

Denys Shtilerman refused to sell Fire Point shares to Timur Mindich for a billion dollars. The reasons were dubious funds and a proxy shareholder.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 04:32 PM • 66041 views