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DISPATCH 04/26 · 2 Nov 2026
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UkrainePro

FP-9

FP-9 is Fire Point's developmental Ukrainian ground-launched ballistic missile, with a claimed range of up to 850 km and payload of up to 800 kg. No flight or combat use is publicly documented as of 10 October 2026.

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EuropePro

Brimstone

Brimstone is a British precision attack missile with radar and laser guidance, designed for moving targets and adapted by Ukraine for ground launch against Russian armour.

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RussiaPro

9M729

The cruise missile that killed the INF Treaty — a ground-launched, nuclear-capable weapon the US says flies far past the 500 km the treaty banned, and Russia insists stays just under it. The arms-control dispute became its legacy; its reported 2025 combat use in Ukraine is its grim sequel.

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USAPro

Typhon (Mid-Range Capability)

The US Army’s containerized mid-range launcher that puts Tomahawk and SM-6 on land — restoring a 500–2,000+ km strike band after the INF Treaty, and the centerpiece of Army Pacific deterrence and an export saga that collapsed in Europe.