Sweden has awarded separate defense contracts to BAE Systems and Saab, collectively valued at approximately $454 million, for the procurement of ground-based air and counter-drone defense systems. These agreements are part of a broader investment exceeding $900 million aimed at strengthening Sweden’s air defense architecture, including radar systems, anti-aircraft weaponry, and electronic warfare capabilities.
Under its agreement with BAE Systems Bofors, Sweden has allocated around $180 million for the acquisition of the Tridon Mk2 air defense system. This truck-mounted 40mm platform is designed to address existing air defense gaps, offering multi-target engagement capabilities against drones, cruise missiles, and aircraft. It also retains the ability to engage ground threats such as armored vehicles, thereby supporting the protection of military units and critical civilian infrastructure.
In a separate contract, Saab has secured a 2.6-billion Swedish krona (approximately $274 million) deal to deliver a mobile and modular counter-unmanned aerial system. While Saab has not disclosed the system’s official designation, it is described as an integrated platform combining proven sensors, effectors, and selected third-party technologies into a unified, interoperable solution compatible with existing defense systems.
According to industry reports, the platform is expected to incorporate the Giraffe 1X radar alongside the Trackfire Remote Weapon Station equipped with a 30mm cannon. The system will be mounted on the SISU GTP (Terrängbil 24) 4×4 vehicle, jointly procured by Sweden and Finland. Deliveries are scheduled to take place between 2027 and 2028.
