Chess Dynamics, a British company specialising in surveillance, tracking and gunfire control systems, has announced a successful collaboration with BAE Systems Bofors for the fire control element of the Ground-based Air Defence system  (GBAD) Tridon Mk2. 

This next-generation 40mm anti-aircraft system, which we saw firsthand in the International Defence and Security Exhibition EUROSATORY 2024, represents a significant advancement in firepower incorporating Chess’ air defence system technology.

The Tridon Mk2 builds upon the legacy of the original Tridon system, renowned for its dependability, with enhanced capabilities to mitigate a wide range of threats from drones to aircraft. The system offers security and protection for military forces and civil infrastructure across large areas.

Chess Dynamics’ contribution to surveillance, fire control and precision positioning has been instrumental in accurately delivering live hostile target coordinates to the Tridon Mk2.

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The Tridon Mk2 fire control system is a variant of Chess’ Hawkeye Air Defence (AD) system. The Hawkeye AD system provides an integrated fire control solution for all types of ballistic effectors. It contains high-definition thermal imager and daylight TV sensors, coupled with a high-performance laser range finder. 

With a built-in tracker, Hawkeye AD delivers precise 3-D coordinates of both air and surface targets to gun control or combat systems.

As announced, the collaboration between Chess Dynamics and BAE Systems Bofors underscores their commitment to delivering cutting-edge defence solutions to meet the evolving needs of modern warfare.

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