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Ethiopia announces acquisition of Russian Su-35 fighter jets

Last observed 2026-11-03 · Confidence 93%

Canonical event record

What happened

Ethiopia’s prime minister announced the acquisition of Russian-built Su-35 fighter jets, saying deliveries are arriving earlier than originally planned.

Why it matters: The acquisition expands Ethiopia’s Russian-built fighter fleet amid heightened regional tensions.

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