Denmark has launched a groundbreaking initiative by hosting production of long-range missile fuel for Ukraine—the first time a Ukrainian defense company has expanded operations abroad. The Ukrainian firm Fire Point, known for its Flamingo long-range cruise missiles, will manufacture solid rocket fuel at a facility near Denmark’s Skrydstrup Air Force Base, where the nation’s F-16 fighters are stationed.
Fire Point’s plant is slated to begin operations on December 1, 2025, under Denmark’s new defense legislation that allows expedited approval for critical security projects. This marks a pivotal moment in defense cooperation, as Fire Point becomes the first Ukrainian defense company to establish a manufacturing presence within Denmark.
Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen framed the move as a “helping hand to Ukraine’s struggle for security, independence and, not least, their opportunity to live in peace.” He emphasized that Denmark has already contributed 67.6 billion Danish crowns (around $10.1 billion) in military aid since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. To support Ukrainian firms expanding into Denmark, the government has also allocated a 500 million crown fund.
The facility will produce solid rocket fuel—a stable, storable propellant used in Flamingo missiles. Such fuel ensures consistency and readiness without needing immediate refueling prior to launch.
This expansion is part of the broader “Danish model” of defense cooperation, where Denmark finances and hosts Ukrainian arms production to bolster Kyiv’s military-industrial capacity. Earlier developments under this model include joint manufacture of artillery, drones, and other defense systems which have significantly scaled up output.
