Ethiopia Receives First 12 Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed oversaw the receipt of the first batch of Su-35 Generation 4++ fighters, which were delivered a year ahead of schedule, he said on social media. These planes will strengthen Ethiopia's sovereignty and position the country among the leading air powers in sub-Saharan Africa, the Prime Minister noted, and expressed his gratitude to the President of Russia. In addition, four S-400 surface-to-air missile batteries are earmarked for future delivery. The official presentation to Ethiopian representatives took place on October 28 in the Moscow region, at the same time as the third Russia-Africa summit. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.

Ethiopia Receives First 12 Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed oversaw the receipt of the first batch of Su-35 Generation 4++ fighters, which were delivered a year ahead of schedule, he said on social media. These planes will strengthen Ethiopia's sovereignty and position the country among the leading air powers in sub-Saharan Africa, the Prime Minister noted, and expressed his gratitude to the President of Russia. In addition, four S-400 surface-to-air missile batteries are earmarked for future delivery. The official presentation to Ethiopian representatives took place on October 28 in the Moscow region, at the same time as the third Russia-Africa summit. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.