# Russia delivers first batch of Su-35 fighter jets to Ethiopia

https://mins.news/en/item/119041

- TASS, 2026-10-28 12:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2209487

> Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport has delivered the first batch of Su-35 multirole fighters to the Ethiopian Air Force, CEO Alexander Mikheyev said. He added that African countries account for more than 30% of the company’s order book.

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