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Ethiopia says it has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets

Ethiopia has received 12 Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets ahead of schedule as part of a military capability enhancement. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the delivery, noting that the multirole aircraft arrived a year ahead of schedule. The handover took place at Zhukovsky airport near Moscow during the third Russia-Africa summit. In addition to the fighter jets, Ethiopia plans to acquire four S-400 air defence batteries from Moscow under the same defense agreement.

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  • ✓ Ethiopia has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets.
  • ✓ Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed shared images of two of the jets at Zhukovsky airport near Moscow.
  • ✓ The delivery took place on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa summit.
  • ✓ Ethiopia plans to add four S-400 air defence batteries.
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Ethiopia officially took delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets ahead of schedule.

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  1. Ethiopia Receives 12 Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets

    Ethiopia has received 12 Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets ahead of schedule as part of a military capability enhancement. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the delivery, noting that the multirole aircraft arrived a year ahead of schedule. The handover took place at Zhukovsky airport near Moscow during the third Russia-Africa summit. In addition to the fighter jets, Ethiopia plans to acquire four S-400 air defence batteries from Moscow under the same defense agreement.

    Why it matters

    The delivery reflects deepening strategic ties between Ethiopia and Russia within a multipolar framework. The acquisition significantly upgrades the Ethiopian military's air capabilities and introduces advanced Russian defense hardware to the region. Future deliveries will include the planned S-400 air defense systems.

    What is confirmed

    • Ethiopia has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets.
    • Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed shared images of two of the jets at Zhukovsky airport near Moscow.
    • The delivery took place on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa summit.
    • Ethiopia plans to add four S-400 air defence batteries.

    What to watch next

    • Delivery of the four planned S-400 air defence batteries to Ethiopia.
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. www.aljazeera.com — Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
    2. www.straitstimes.com — Oil edges lower following three days of gains
    3. Reuters — Ethiopia says it has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets
    4. Bloomberg.com — Ethiopia Takes Delivery of Russia Fighter Jets Ahead of Schedule
    5. Aviacionline — Ethiopia receives its first Su-35s and plans to add four S-400 air defence batteries
    6. Fana Media Corporation S.C — Ethiopia and Russia in a Multipolar World: Advancing National Interests Through Strategic Partnership
    7. Aviation Week — Ethiopia Takes Delivery Of Su-35s From Russia, S-400s To Follow
    8. www.aerotime.aero — Russia says it foiled close-range drone attack on Moscow missile defenses
    9. theaviationist.com — Ethiopia Receives First Russian Su-35 Fighters in Moscow
    10. theaviationist.com — Ethiopia Receives First Russian Su-35 Fighters in Moscow
    11. punchng.com — Ethiopia receives 12 Russian fighter jets - Punch newspapers
    12. www.straitstimes.com — Ethiopia says it has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 ...
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