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Ethiopia Receives 12 Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets Ahead of Schedule

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · 3 reports from 3 sources · updated 30 Oct, 08:39 UTC

Ethiopia has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets, arriving a year ahead of schedule. The Ethiopian leader announced this development, which is part of a broader military deal that includes plans for four S-400 batteries.

Reported by several sources

  • Ethiopia received 12 Su-35 fighter jets — LessCredibleDefense, The War Zone

Single-source claims

  • The jets arrived a year ahead of schedule — The War Zone
  • Four S-400 batteries are planned under the deal — The War Zone
  • The jets were originally ordered by Egypt and later canceled — MiddleEast
  • Iran had shown interest in acquiring these jets — MiddleEast

Compiled automatically from the reports below, without outside information. Reports are unverified unless they cite an official source; open a report to see where it came from.

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Timeline — 3 reports

28 Oct, 17:54 UTC· The War ZoneEthiopia Gets 12 Russian Su-35 Fighters, Eyes S-400 Air Defenses28 Oct, 16:20 UTC· MiddleEastEthiopia has received its first batch of Su-35 fighter jets28 Oct, 12:58 UTC· LessCredibleDefenseEthiopia says it has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets
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