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Ethiopia Gets 12 Russian Su-35 Fighters, Eyes S-400 Air Defenses

ETAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
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The Ethiopian leader says the Russian jets arrived a year ahead of schedule, with four S-400 batteries also planned under the deal.

Ethiopia Gets 12 Russian Su-35 Fighters, Eyes S-400 Air Defenses
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28 Oct 2026, 17:54 UTC
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