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Ethiopia Gets 12 Russian Su-35 Fighters, Eyes S-400 Air Defenses

Ethiopia has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets, with the aircraft arriving a year ahead of schedule. The country also plans to acquire four S-400 air defense batteries. This development comes amid rising regional tensions, particularly with Eritrea, and ongoing conflict in the northern Tigray region.

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  • ✓ Ethiopia received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets.
  • ✓ The Su-35 fighter jets arrived a year ahead of schedule.
  • ✓ Ethiopia plans to acquire four S-400 air defense batteries.
  • ✓ The acquisition comes amid ongoing conflict in the northern Tigray region.
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Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on October 28 that the country had received the first batch of Russian Su-35 fighter jets and planned to acquire S-400 air defense systems.

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  1. Ethiopia receives 12 Russian Su-35 fighters, eyes S-400 air defenses

    Ethiopia has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets, with the aircraft arriving a year ahead of schedule. The country also plans to acquire four S-400 air defense batteries. This development comes amid rising regional tensions, particularly with Eritrea, and ongoing conflict in the northern Tigray region.

    Why it matters

    Ethiopia's acquisition of the Su-35 fighter jets and S-400 air defense systems marks a significant development in the country's defense modernization. The deal is seen as a strategic move to bolster Ethiopia's military capabilities in the face of growing security threats. The region has experienced increased tensions, particularly between Ethiopia and Eritrea, which have had a complex and often contentious relationship.

    What is confirmed

    • Ethiopia received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets.
    • The Su-35 fighter jets arrived a year ahead of schedule.
    • Ethiopia plans to acquire four S-400 air defense batteries.
    • The acquisition comes amid ongoing conflict in the northern Tigray region.

    What to watch next

    • Delivery of S-400 air defense systems to Ethiopia
    • Deployment of Ethiopian Su-35 fighter jets in regional operations
    • Impact of Ethiopian military modernization on regional security dynamics
    Sources used for this update (15)
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    2. Reuters — Ethiopia says it has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets
    3. Al Jazeera — Ethiopia receives 12 Russian Su-35 jets, plans S-400 acquisition
    4. Business Insider Africa — Ethiopia takes delivery of 12 Su-35 Russian fighter jets ahead of schedule as regional tensions rise
    5. TWZ — Ethiopia Gets 12 Russian Su-35 Fighters, Eyes S-400 Air Defenses
    6. The Moscow Times — Ethiopia Receives 12 Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets
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    8. www.twz.com — Ethiopia Gets 12 Russian Su-35 Fighters, Eyes S-400 Air Defenses
    9. clashreport.com — Ethiopia Receives 12 Russian Su-35 Jets a Year Early, Plans S ...
    10. www.bbc.com — Ethiopia receives 12 Russian fighter jets and air defence ...
    11. www.yahoo.com — Ethiopia says it received Russian Su-35 jets, S-400 air ...
    12. africa.businessinsider.com — Ethiopia takes delivery of 12 Su-35 Russian fighter jets ...
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