Ethiopia Receives Advanced Su-35 Jets and S-400 Air Defence Systems

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that Ethiopia has received its first 12 Russian-made Su-35 4++ generation fighter jets. Additionally, the government is set to acquire four batteries of S-400 air defence systems to bolster national military capabilities. The Prime Minister stated that the acquisition is part of a broader strategy to modernize the Ethiopian National Defence Force and deter potential threats. These advanced systems were delivered ahead of schedule following high-level diplomatic engagements with Russia. The development has drawn significant international attention to Ethiopia's changing defence posture in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.