Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Ukrainian Defense Firm Appoints Mike Pompeo Amidst Corruption Probe
A company in Ukraine that makes drones and missiles for the war has hired a former U.S. leader, Mike Pompeo, to be on its advisory board.
This is happening while the company is being investigated for charging too much money for its products.
The company says hiring Mr. Pompeo will help them follow better rules, like other big international companies.
They also want to build a new factory in Denmark to make rocket fuel.
Having good rules is important for Ukraine to get help from other countries.
Ukrainian drone and missile maker Fire Point appointed former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to its advisory board.
The appointment comes as Fire Point faces an investigation by Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies for alleged inflated pricing.
Fire Point states the move aims to align its governance framework with leading international standards.
Fire Point has developed the FP-1 drone and Flamingo cruise missile, crucial for Ukraine's military operations.
The company plans to construct a rocket-fuel factory in Denmark in the coming months.
- Who
- Fire Point, a Ukrainian drone and missile manufacturer; Mike Pompeo, former U.S. Secretary of State
- What
- Appointed Mike Pompeo to its advisory board
- When
- On Monday
- Where
- Ukraine
- Why
- To improve governance practices while facing an investigation by anti-corruption authorities
Pro-transparency advocates
Company representatives
Purpose of appointment
Pro-transparency advocates
To increase oversight and combat corruption
Company representatives
To align governance with international standards and leverage strategic insights
- Company
- Fire Point
- Appointee
- Mike Pompeo
- New Role
- Advisory board member
- Investigation Status
- Under probe by Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies for inflated pricing
- Company Products
- FP-1 drone, Flamingo cruise missile
- Future Plans
- Build a rocket-fuel factory in Denmark
