Photo credit: Fire PointUkraine's war with Russia has transformed the country's defence industry from one largely dependent on foreign military aid into one rapidly building its own advanced weapons. Indigenous drones and missiles are now regularly striking military bases, ammunition depots, oil refineries and other strategic targets deep inside Russian territory, highlighting Kyiv's growing long-range strike capabilities.Alongside the mass production of drones, Ukrainian defence companies are increasingly moving into more sophisticated systems. One of the companies at the forefront of this transformation is Fire Point, a Ukrainian defence manufacturer focused on developing long-range strike weapons, including drones, cruise missiles and other advanced missile systems.Russia DEVASTATES Zelensky's Home Territory; Putin Military SMASHES Ukrainian Aircraft In Big ClashSince Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, the company has emerged as part of a new generation of Ukrainian defence firms working to expand the country's indigenous weapons production and reduce reliance on foreign military supplies.The company's current portfolio includes the FP-1 and FP-2 long-range strike drones, as well as the Flamingo cruise missile. According to Fire Point, these systems are designed to carry out precision strikes against high-value military targets far beyond the front lines, complementing Ukraine's broader deep-strike campaign against Russian military infrastructure.Speaking to The War Zone, Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh said Ukraine's experience in the war has underscored the need for a strong domestic defence industry capable of designing and manufacturing advanced weapons at scale. She argued that while international military assistance remains important, Ukraine must increasingly rely on indigenous production to sustain long-term operations and rapidly adapt to evolving battlefield requirements."We started with the intention to win the war and destroy the Russian Empire," Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh told The War Zone, describing the company's origins and the thinking behind its first indigenous long-range strike drone.She said Fire Point initial objective was to develope a Ukrainian equivalent of Iran's Shahed attack drone while making use of Soviet-era FAB-50 aerial bombs.Terekh said Fire Point is working to build a comprehensive portfolio of domestically developed weapons rather than focusing solely on drones. The company's current and future roadmap includes the Flamingo cruise missile, FP-series long-range strike drones, ballistic missiles, AI-enabled autonomous systems and interceptor missiles for air defence.On talking about the Flamingo cruise missiles, she said the company sees it as a key component of Ukraine's long-range strike capability. Terekh said the missile is designed to deliver precision attacks against strategic military targets while being affordable enough for sustained domestic production, helping reduce reliance on foreign-supplied long-range weapons.The Fire Point CEO also highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in modern warfare, saying future weapons will increasingly incorporate AI for navigation, target recognition, mission planning and improved resistance to electronic warfare.She argued that innovations driven by battlefield experience could eventually position Ukrainian defence companies as suppliers of sophisticated weapons to international partners, particularly in Europe..