Sweden and Denmark have announced a joint procurement of Swedish-made Tridon Mk2 anti-aircraft gun systems to strengthen Ukraine's air defense, according to a statement published on the Swedish government's official website.
The Tridon Mk2 is a new mobile air defense system developed by BAE Systems Bofors. It is built around an updated Bofors 40 mm gun, a weapons family that has been in continuous use worldwide for more than 90 years and remains relevant due to ongoing modernization.
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In its standard configuration, Tridon Mk2 system is mounted on a Scania truck chassis, providing high mobility and rapid redeployment. At the same time, the system is designed to be platform-agnostic and can be integrated onto alternative carriers, including tracked vehicles, depending on operational requirements.
The system is intended to counter a wide range of aerial threats, including unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise missiles, helicopters, and ground-attack aircraft. In addition to its air defense role, Tridon Mk2 system can also be employed for direct fire against ground targets, enhancing its versatility on the battlefield.
The systems procured for Ukraine will be equipped with Saab's Giraffe 1X radar and fire control sensors, significantly improving target detection, tracking, and engagement capabilities. The delivery package also includes spare parts and a substantial supply of ammunition.
Among the munitions to be supplied are modern programmable high-explosive rounds known as 3P (Prefragmented, Programmable, Proximity-fuzed) ammunition. These rounds allow the gun to be adapted to different targets and engagement scenarios, increasing effectiveness against small, fast, and low-flying threats such as drones.
Sweden is financing Tridon systems at a total cost of 2.1 billion Swedish kronor (approximately $210 million) as part of three separate military aid packages for Ukraine. Denmark has decided to expand the joint procurement by funding additional Tridon units and related equipment worth around 480 million Swedish kronor (about $48 million).
Deliveries of Tridon Mk2 systems to Ukraine are expected to begin within the next 12 months. Swedish officials have emphasized that Stockholm is prepared to place rapid follow-on orders if other countries choose to join the joint procurement initiative to further bolster Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
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