Sweden and Denmark have announced that they will supply Ukraine with TRIDON Mk2 air defense systems, with delivery expected within up to a year.
The information was confirmed by Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonsson.
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According to Jonsson, the packages will include not only the systems themselves, but also reconnaissance and command and control assets, spare parts and ammunition to ensure full operational readiness from the moment they arrive in the operational area.
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
Financing and schedule
The procurement is part of the Swedish Armed Forces’ 18th, 19th and 20th support packages. In total, Sweden has allocated 2.1 billion Swedish krona (around US$190 million) to finance the purchase of the TRIDON Mk2 systems.
In parallel, Denmark has decided to expand its order by purchasing additional TRIDON guns and retrofit kits, with an investment of 480 million Swedish krona (around US$43 million). This amount corresponds to the cost of the armament required to equip an anti-aircraft 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, cannon-based air defense system equipped with the 40mm Bofors 40 Mk.4 cannon and a 100-round delivery system.
The unit is mounted on a civilian Scania truck in 6×6 configuration, ensuring high mobility, rapid deployment and easy deployment on public roads.
The TRIDON Mk2 is capable of engaging air targets at distances of up to 13 km. The use of programmable Bofors-3P ammunition allows effective combat against drones, cruise missiles and helicopters with high precision by creating a cloud of shrapnel 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 and strengthen the ability to protect against air threats at low and medium altitudes.
Source and images: Pål Jonson – X @PlJonson | BAE Systems. This content was created using AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
