Ethiopia takes delivery of Russian fighter jets, air defense systems

Ethiopia has received Russian fighter jets and air defense systems, positioning it as the leading military aviation power in Sub-Saharan Africa. The delivery deepens Ethiopia's defense ties with Moscow amid regional tensions, though the specific aircraft types and quantities remain undisclosed. This marks a notable shift in Ethiopia's procurement away from traditional Western suppliers.

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