Sweden to supply Ukraine with advanced counter-Shahed systems: key facts about Tridon Mk2
The Defence Forces of Ukraine will receive advanced Tridon Mk2 air defence systems from Sweden. These systems will enhance Ukraine’s air defence capabilities in countering Shahed drones and other aerial threats.
Sweden will allocate €400 million to procure these systems, nearly one-third of the new €1.2 billion military assistance package announced in February.
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine highlights the significance of these systems for Ukraine.
Technical specifications of the Tridon Mk2 air defence system
Tridon Mk2 is a mobile medium-range air defence system. It was first introduced in 2024.
The system operates in all weather conditions, both day and night. One of its key advantages is its relatively low cost per shot.
Tridon Mk2 is equipped with a 40 mm Bofors 40 Mk4 automatic cannon capable of engaging targets at distances of up to 12 km, with a rate of fire of up to 300 rounds per minute. The system supports reducing the rate of fire to 200 rounds per minute, optimising ammunition expenditure and enabling adaptation to specific fire missions.
Ammunition and carrier platforms for Tridon Mk2
The Tridon Mk2 gun fires programmable airburst ammunition. The rounds detonate immediately in front of the target, creating a cloud of fragments. This significantly enhances effectiveness in countering unmanned aerial systems and cruise missiles.
The system can be mounted on BvS 10 tracked armoured all-terrain vehicles or Scania trucks. The system is equipped with electric drives, enabling seamless integration with a range of platforms, unlike systems that rely on hydraulic drives.
The Swedish Tridon Mk2 is a versatile air defence system combining high effectiveness, broad applicability, and low operating costs. The system is capable of simultaneously countering multiple threats, including strike and reconnaissance UAVs, aircraft, helicopters, and cruise missiles.