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Oct 28, 2026

Ethiopia receives 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and S-400 air defense systems

Ethiopia has taken delivery of 12 Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets and will receive four S-400 air defense systems from Moscow as part of efforts to bolster its military capabilities, according to Ethiopian Defense Minister Siraj Fegessa.

Oct 28, 20264 sources

Top claims

▪Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that Ethiopia received 12 Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets
▪Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin helped ensure the delivery of the 12 Su-35 fighter jets to Ethiopia occurred one year ahead of schedule
▪Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed did not disclose the financial value, scheduled delivery dates, or basing locations for the four incoming S-400 air defense systems and Su-35 aircraft being delivered to Ethiopia

People involved

Abiy Ahmed Vladimir Putin

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Ethiopia's internal conflicts1 Russia's military footprint in Africa1 Wars & conflicts1 World affairs1

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