In the framework of the Eurosatory 2024 International Fair, and seeking to respond to the growing requirements of the Armed Forces globally, BAE Systems presented its new 40mm Tridon Mk2 air defense system.
There is no doubt that one of the most urgent requirements of the European Armed Forces is to increase their air defense capabilities, seeking to fill gaps and increase the availability of systems. With this issue in mind, BAE Systems has presented its new Tridon Mk2 at Eurosatory 2024.
The firm has highlighted that the Tridon Mk2 “… is a high-precision mobile anti-aircraft system, equipped with critical munitions capabilities, including the Bofors 3P programmable munition, which forms the backbone of the system, designed to defeat a wide range of threats, both air and land. The system has an effective range of up to 12 km, depending on the target, munition selected, sensor suite and surrounding terrain. It is a flexible option for any army, offering the ability to mix a wide variety of ammunition for firing”
Prior to its presentation at the international fair currently being held in Paris, Lena Gillström, president of BAE Systems Bofors, said that “The Tridon Mk2 is the ideal solution for combat operations, where soldiers need a proven, high-precision and anti-aircraft system. reliable to keep the skies clear and protect troops and infrastructure.”
Adding: “The adaptability of the system, which can evolve as threats continue to change, is what makes it one of the most effective anti-aircraft systems on the market today.”
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