Ethiopia receives first 12 Russian Su-35 jets, thanks Putin for early delivery

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How many Su‑35 jets did Ethiopia receive?

Ethiopia took delivery of twelve Su‑35 fighter jets on 28 October 2026, a full year before the deadline set in the agreement with Russia.

What did Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed say about the jets?

Abiy Ahmed thanked President Vladimir Putin for speeding up the delivery, said the aircraft place Ethiopia ahead of other sub‑Saharan countries in military capability, and described the event as a historic moment for the nation’s defence.

Will Ethiopia receive additional Russian weapons?

The government announced that Ethiopia will later receive four batteries of the Russian S‑400 air‑defence system, expanding its air‑defence capacity alongside the newly delivered fighter jets.

Is the delivery linked to any ongoing conflict?

Yes, the delivery occurs while Ethiopia’s armed forces continue fighting rebel groups in the northern part of the country, following a declaration of a defensive war by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front in September.