https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopia-says-it-has-taken-delivery-of-12-russian-su-35-fighter-jetsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopia-says-it-has-taken-delivery-of-12-russian-su-35-fighter-jetshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopia-says-it-has-taken-delivery-of-12-russian-su-35-fighter-jets#u165537Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:36:26 +0000Ethiopia 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 mattersThe delivery reflects deepening strategic ties between Ethiopia and Russia within a multipolar framework. The acq