“The fact that Sweden and, as of today, Denmark are donating TRIDON systems to Ukraine is significant,” Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson said. “A joint procurement to support Ukraine not only helps Ukraine with more materiel on the battlefield, but will also strengthen the Swedish, Nordic and European security of supply.”
Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said the donation comes as Russian air strikes continue to target civilian infrastructure during winter, affecting Ukraine’s energy supply. “For this reason, continued large-scale military assistance to Ukraine is crucial to give the country the strength to resist and continue its fight for freedom,” he said.
The TRIDON Mk2 is a mobile anti-aircraft artillery system produced by BAE Systems Bofors, built around a modernised 40 mm Bofors gun mounted on an off-road Scania truck. The systems for Ukraine will include command-and-control upgrades, Saab’s Giraffe 1X radar, spare parts and large quantities of ammunition, with deliveries set to begin within 12 months.
