Sweden and Denmark have announced that they will supply Ukraine with TRIDON Mk2 air defense systems, with deliveries expected within up to one year.
The information was confirmed by Swedish Minister of Defence Pål Jonsson.
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According to Jonsson, the packages will include not only the system units themselves, but also detection and command assets, spare parts, and ammunition, ensuring full operational readiness upon arrival in the theater of operations.
The systems will be delivered to Ukraine within 12 months and include advanced sensors, command systems, spare parts and ammunition. Financing is secured through Sweden’s military support packages 18, 19 and 20, alongside Denmark’s additional contribution. (3/3)
— Pål Jonson (@PlJonson) February 3, 2026
Funding and timeline
The acquisition is being carried out under the 18th, 19th, and 20th support packages of the Swedish Armed Forces. In total, Sweden has allocated SEK 2.1 billion (approximately US$190 million) to finance the purchase of the TRIDON Mk2 systems.
In parallel, Denmark has decided to expand its order with the acquisition of additional TRIDON guns and retrofit kits, in an investment of SEK 480 million (approximately US$43 million). This amount corresponds to the cost of the weapons required to equip an air defense battalion.
The systems are already in the production phase, with a design adapted to Ukrainian operational requirements. The first units are expected to arrive in Ukraine a few months after the official order.
TRIDON Mk2: technical characteristics
Developed by BAE Systems, the TRIDON Mk2 is a short-range, gun-based air defense system equipped with the 40 mm Bofors 40 Mk.4, featuring a feed system for 100 rounds.
The unit is mounted on a civilian Scania truck in a 6×6 configuration, ensuring high mobility, rapid deployment, and ease of movement on public roads.
The TRIDON Mk2 is capable of engaging aerial targets at ranges of up to 13 km. The use of programmable Bofors 3P ammunition allows it to counter drones, cruise missiles, and helicopters with high precision, creating a cloud of fragments directly in front of the target to maximize the probability of destruction.
With this joint initiative, Sweden and Denmark expand European support for Ukrainian air defense, strengthening protection capabilities against low- and medium-altitude aerial threats.
Source and images: Pål Jonson – X @PlJonson | BAE Systems. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
