Ethiopia12 Russian Su-35 fighters arrived a year early, Abiy says.
The deal also covers four of Russia’s S-400 missile batteries, with no delivery schedule announced.
The Su-35’s radar and long-range missiles improve on Ethiopia’s roughly 10 secondhand Su-27s at detecting and engaging hostile aircraft.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has not disclosed the price, the basing locations or whether more jets follow.
Sources: The War Zone