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Not an FPV, Not a Jet: FP-2 Is Ukraine’s New Frontline Strike Drone

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Ivan Khomenko
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FP-2 strike drone in flight; render. (Source: UNITED24 Media)
FP-2 strike drone in flight; render. (Source: UNITED24 Media)

Ukrainian military units increasingly rely on the FP-2 tactical drone developed by Fire Point for short-range precision strikes along the front line, according to a UNITED24 Media correspondent who attended the company’s press conference and reviewed operational footage provided by Fire Point and the Ukrainian military.

FP-2 has emerged as a preferred Fire Point system for units operating in newly liberated areas and forward positions where flight time, payload weight and rapid deployment are critical. According to servicemembers from special operations units who spoke during the briefing, FP-2 is now used in several confirmed strikes carried out in 2025.

FP-2 strike drone specifications: 6 m wingspan, 215 kg takeoff weight, and 18-minute launch time. (Source: UNITED24 Media)
FP-2 strike drone specifications: 6 m wingspan, 215 kg takeoff weight, and 18-minute launch time. (Source: UNITED24 Media)

Ukrainian officers noted that FP-2 fills a specific operational gap between long-range FP-1 missions and heavier strike platforms, allowing precise engagements in contested areas where larger drones face higher electronic warfare risks.

According to military personnel, FP-2 drones were used in confirmed strikes near forward positions after recent advances, including operations where short flight distance and heavier warheads were required to hit fortified Russian positions, ammunition storage points and mobile logistics.

Comparison: FP-2 optimized for 200 km frontline missions with 105 kg payload, unlike FP-1's 1,400 km deep strikes. (Source: UNITED24 Media)
Comparison: FP-2 optimized for 200 km frontline missions with 105 kg payload, unlike FP-1's 1,400 km deep strikes. (Source: UNITED24 Media)

During the press conference, officers highlighted that the FP-2 platform benefitted from continuous updates driven by frontline feedback. Operators stated that the system’s responsiveness, stabilization in low-altitude flight and resistance to jamming contributed to its growing adoption in 2025 missions.

One Ukrainian servicemember told UNITED24 Media that FP-2 has become “a reliable tactical instrument” for short-range precision work in highly dynamic segments of the front. While the General Staff has not disclosed the total number of confirmed FP-2 strikes, Fire Point representatives said the system was used in several verified operations documented in 2025.

Ukrainian officers emphasized that FP-2 is not intended to replace long-range FP-1 missions but instead complements the broader strike architecture used by the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Its deployment near the front line enables precision engagements where response time and maneuverability directly influence mission success.

According to Fire Point developers, FP-2 continues to receive updated payload options and avionics improvements, shaped by feedback from special operations units.

Ukrainian officials stated that FP-2’s role will expand as more units integrate Fire Point tactical platforms for missions aimed at degrading Russian frontline logistics, fortified positions and short-range air defense nodes.

Earlier, on November 13, Ukrainian FP-2 drones struck a Russian Orion UAV hub at the Kirovske airfield in occupied Crimea. According to commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, the target was a storage and maintenance site for Orion drones—Russia’s $5 million MQ-9 Reaper analog.

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