According to the Defence Forces’ Facebook page, Fidelpost.com has learned that the Ethiopian Air Force has received brand-new fifth-generation fighter jets.
“Having the best Su-30 and strategic drones in the world is crucial to thwarting attacks on our country,” said Armed Forces Chief of Staff Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, who was present during the transfer, even though the army’s information did not specify the quantity.
“The Federal Air Force is equipped with the most modern first round Su-30 fighter jets and strategic drones,” he stated.
The Federal Air Force’s Commander-in-Chief, Lt. Gen. Yilma Merdasa, announced that the Air Force will continue to receive support from weapons, trained troops, and combat gear. Field Marshal Birhanu Jula continued, “We will not stop attacking cutting-edge combat weapons that are capable of defending Ethiopia’s airspace against any kind of attack.”