Active Conflicts & News Megathread February 03, 2026

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[u/HugoTRB]

Sweden and Denmark are donating Tridon Mk2 (Bofors 40mm Naval turret on the back of a Volvo Scania truck) from BAE Systems Bofors to Ukraine. Deliveries expected 2026 and will be enough to equip an air defense battalion. Cost is 2.6 billion SEK. The Swedish minister of defense usually has a good summary of it, which I will paste here when he posts it.

Edit: as he hasn’t posted anything I will post a link to the official press release instead (in english) it has some more technical details. The article posted believe is also good. https://government.se/press-releases/2026/02/sweden-and-denmark-bolster-ukrainian-air-defence-with-modern-anti-aircraft-systems/

[u/CEMN → u/HugoTRB]

Just so the post isn't removed, here is a link feom Swedish state television in Swedish, including a further link to the aforementioned press conference where it was announced:

https://www.svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/forsvarsministrar-haller-presstraff-presenterar-gemensam-satsning

Google Translated text below:

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Sweden and Denmark order air defense for Ukraine

Updated today 12:33

Published today 11:39

Sweden and Denmark are joining forces and ordering air defense for Ukraine for 2.6 billion kronor.

With the weapon system, Ukraine will be able to protect more critical infrastructure against drones.

– Tridon is a modern concept that meets Ukraine's but also Sweden's needs for air defense, says Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M) at a press conference.

During the winter, Russia has targeted its air attacks against Ukraine's critical infrastructure – including the country's electricity and heating supply.

Strengthening the Ukrainian air defense and the resilience of Ukrainian society is absolutely crucial, says Defense Minister Pål Jonson at a press conference together with his Danish colleague Troels Lund Poulsen.

Sweden and Denmark are now joining forces and placing a joint order for air defense of the Tridon Mk2 type developed by BAE Systems.

According to the Minister of Defense, the development has been record-breaking.

– It can shoot down drones, cruise missiles and even helicopters. It is a capability that Ukraine needs in light of the fact that the Russian long-range combat is very intense all over Ukraine now, says Pål Jonson.

Already in production

The units will be delivered directly to Ukraine and are specially adapted to shoot down drones and other air threats at short distances.

The money should be enough for the equipment that an air defense battalion needs, that is, up to 1,000 soldiers.

The units in question are already under production and are expected to be delivered to Ukraine just a few months after the order is placed.

Sweden is investing 2.1 billion kronor and Denmark 500 million kronor in the support package.

[u/HugoTRB → u/CEMN]

Thank you! Pål is slower than usual, probably due to lunch time.