Ethiopia receives Russian fighter jets and air defence systems
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announces delivery of military equipment from Russia at Africa summit in Moscow.
At a glance
- Ethiopia received 12 Su-35 fighter jets
- Four batteries of S-400 air defence systems are scheduled for delivery
- Deliveries were expedited by one year
- Announcement made at Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on 28 October that Ethiopia had received 12 Su-35 fighter jets, with four batteries of the S-400 air defence system to follow. The announcement was made in Moscow during the Russia–Africa Summit.
Ahmed thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for accelerating the delivery schedule by one year, according to reports from the Ethiopian national press.
Why it matters
The military equipment deliveries reflect deepening defence ties between Ethiopia and Russia amid broader geopolitical shifts in the region.
Original reporting
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