Ethiopia Eyes Air Force Expansion, Modernization, New Acquisitions

Ethiopian president Abiy Ahmed Ali

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali is briefed by officials from China's AVIC during the Ethiopian Air Force 90th Anniversary celebrations.

Credit: Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali says he wants to make the country’s air force a “fifth-generation” service in the 2030s. Speaking at the country’s Black Lion Airshow—an event marking the 90th anniversary of the Ethiopian Air Force—he said the service would see its fleet of combat aircraft...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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