방공체계(IADS) 스웨덴, 우크라이나에 RBS 70 MANPADS, Tridon Mk2 40mm 자주대공포 지원

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스웨덴이 2월 23일 12억 크로나(1억 1,300만 달러) 규모의 우크라이나 지원 패키지를 발표하면서 RBS 70 MANPADS와 BAE가 생산하는 Tridon Mk2 40mm 자주대공포 체계를 지원한다고 발표했습니다. 

Tridon Mk2는 40mm 보포스 대공포를 기반으로 한 자주대공포 체계로, 최대 발사속도는 분당 300발이지만 보통 5~10발 단위로 사격한다고 합니다. 최대 사정거리 12km에 달해 배회탄약이나 드론 위협에 대해 미사일보다 저렴하고 효과적으로 대응할 수 있다고 하네요. 

Sweden to send Tridon Mk2 air defense system to Ukraine

Sweden to send Tridon Mk2 air defense system to Ukraine

Sweden to deliver newly unveiled Tridon Mk2 air defense system to Ukraine

ByClément Charpentreau

February 24, 2025, 12:13 (UTC +3)

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The Swedish government has announced a new military aid package to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses.  

The announcement, which was published in Svenska Dagbladet on February 23, 2025, the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, was made by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch, and Minister of Education Johan Pehrson. 

“On the anniversary, we can now also announce procurements of air defense systems worth a total of SEK1.2 billion [approximately $113 million] for donation to Ukraine,” the announcement read. 

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The military assistance will include the supply of Robotsystem 70 (RBS 70) and Tridon Mk2 air defense systems.  

The RBS 70 is a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) developed by Swedish defense company Saab Bofors Dynamics. Ukraine first received deliveries of the RBS 70 in early 2023 as part of Sweden’s continued support in response to Russia’s invasion. 

Meanwhile, the Tridon Mk2 will be supplied to the Ukrainian armed forces for the first time. BAE Systems recently unveiled this air defense system during the 2024 Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris.  

It is based on the 40-millimeter Bofors gun, a weapon widely used since World War II, and is designed to counter drones, aircraft, cruise missiles, and even armored vehicles. 

The Tridon Mk2 presents a cost-effective and high-performance alternative to missile-based air defense systems. It has a theoretical maximum rate of fire of 300 rounds per minute, although it typically operates in short bursts of 5 to 10 shots.  

With a range of up to 12 kilometers, it offers a significant advantage in countering aerial threats, including inexpensive loitering munitions and armed drones. 

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