Ukraine 🇺🇦 to Receive Tridon Mk2 Air Defense System Capable of Targeting Drones, Missiles & Aircraft

09/23/2025

A new 40mm anti-aircraft system capable of targeting everything from drones and cruise missiles to aircraft and armoured vehicles is being supplied to Ukraine. This was reported by Forces News on September 18.

The system, known as the Tridon Mk2, has been developed by BAE Systems to bridge the gap between missile-based air defense and counter-unmanned aircraft systems. Mounted on the back of a vehicle, it is self-propelled, remotely operated, and designed to provide rapid, flexible protection on the battlefield.

The weapon can hold 100 rounds of ammunition and has an effective range of up to 12 kilometers, depending on the target. It can also be fitted with an external radar system, enhancing situational awareness and providing early-warning protection against incoming threats.