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Ethiopia Receives First 12 Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets

Ethiopia Receives First 12 Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets

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Ethiopia Receives First 12 Russian Su-35 Fighter JetsEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has overseen the reception of the first batch of Generation 4++ Su-35... 29.10.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Ethiopia Receives First 12 Russian Su-35 Fighter JetsEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has overseen the reception of the first batch of Generation 4++ Su-35 fighters, which were delivered a year ahead of schedule, he said on social media.These aircrafts will strengthen Ethiopia's sovereignty and position the country among the leading air powers in sub-Saharan Africa, the prime minister noted, expressing gratitude to the Russian president.Additionally, four S-400 surface-to-air missile batteries are slated for future delivery. The official presentation to Ethiopian representatives took place on October 28 in the Moscow Region, coinciding with the third Russia-Africa Summit.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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