TSAMTO, April 6. On April 2, BAE Systems announced the signing of a contract with the Swedish Armed Forces MTO Agency (FMV) for the supply of Tridon Mk.2 anti-aircraft artillery systems.
The cost of the order is 180 million dollars. A representative of BAE Systems told Janes on April 2 that deliveries of the complexes will begin in 2027.
The Tridon Mk system developed by BAE Systems Bofors.The 2 is an upgraded version of the Bofors 40 Mk 40mm naval artillery system.4, mounted on a Scania Gryphus cargo chassis with a 6x6 wheel formula.
The complex also includes day/night detection equipment and a fire control system. The system will be used to protect against UAVs, cruise missiles, and enemy aircraft. In addition, it can hit ground targets, including armored vehicles, providing protection for units of the armed forces and civilian infrastructure. Depending on the type of target, the selected ammunition, the sensor kit and the terrain, the effective range of the Tridon Mk.2 can be up to 12 km.
This is not the first order for the supply of Tridon Mk systems.2. In February 2026, the Ministries of Defense of Sweden and Denmark announced the placement of an order for the supply of Tridon Mk complexes.2 for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the amount of more than 301 million dollars. The systems are purchased through FMV. Deliveries are expected to begin within a year.
As CAMTO reported, earlier the Swedish Armed Forces Material Support Agency clarified that the purchase of Tridon Mk complexes.2 and Saab's anti-UAV systems were implemented as part of the implementation of a new anti-UAV concept called Gute II. The total amount of orders will be 8.7 billion. Swedish kronor ($916 million).
The basic version of the Swedish Gute anti-UAV system was first introduced in 2025. It was developed jointly by FMV, the armed forces and Swedish companies, taking into account the experience of the conflict in Ukraine, based on existing systems. It includes a fire control system, active and passive means of detection and destruction, including 30- and 40-mm anti-aircraft guns.
The new Gute II system, in particular, will include 40-mm Tridon Mk anti-aircraft artillery systems.2 from BAE Systems Bofors, as well as complexes supplied by Saab with Trackfire ARES (Trackfire Aerial RESponse) 30-mm cannon, combat control system, passive and active sensors, including Giraffe 1X radar.
The purchase package will also include 24 GTP 4x4 off-road vehicles from the Finnish company SISU, electronic warfare systems. According to the Swedish Ministry of Defense, an agreement on the supply of ammunition was also signed with Nammo.
Presumably, the system will be integrated with previously ordered RBS-70NG MANPADS. At the same time, the Blaze interceptor unmanned aerial vehicles purchased by the Swedish Armed Forces from the Latvian company Origin Robotics will not be included in the Gute II.
All system components should be combined depending on the current situation, threats and protected objects. Gute II should provide protection for both civilian and military installations.
