# Ethiopia receives 12 Russian Su-35 jets, plans S-400 purchase

Ethiopia has received 12 Su-35 fighter jets from Russia and plans to acquire S-400 air defense systems, according to Al Jazeera. The arms buildup could significantly shift military balances in the Horn of Africa and heighten regional tensions.

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/28/ethiopia-receives-12-russian-su-35-jets-plans-s-400-acquisition?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:35:30 +0000