Ethiopia receives 12 Russian Su-35 jets, plans S-400 acquisition

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced in Moscow that the country has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and will acquire four S-400 air defence batteries. The delivery occurred a year earlier than planned under an existing agreement. Ethiopia is currently engaged in active conflicts with rebel groups in the Tigray and Amhara regions, prompting the government to seek enhanced military capabilities.

Source: Ethiopia receives 12 Russian Su-35 jets, plans S-400 acquisition — Al Jazeera

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