Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray
Summary
Ethiopia has received 12 Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said, describing the delivery as part of a deal agreed several years ago. Abiy also said Ethiopia plans to acquire four S-400 air defence systems, as fighting has resumed in Tigray and tensions with Eritrea continue.Key Facts
- Abiy said the 12 Su-35 jets arrived ahead of schedule.
- Ethiopia plans to acquire four S-400 air defence systems from Russia, according to Abiy.
- Abiy said the aircraft and air defence systems are intended to strengthen Ethiopia’s ability to respond to external threats.
- Ethiopia and Russia signed a military training and technology agreement in 2021.
- Fighting restarted last month in Tigray between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front.
- Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of supporting the TPLF; Eritrea denies the accusation.
- Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have also grown over Ethiopia’s lack of direct access to the sea.
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