Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa, chief commander of the Ethiopian Air Force, said the force is an unbreakable aerial shield that protects national sovereignty.
In Addis Ababa on June 9, 2018, Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa confirmed that Ethiopia has built a modern and unbreakable Air Force equipped with advanced technology. He said this force defends the country against foreign invasion and internal plots.
The primary goal of combat readiness is to prevent fighting from afar, he stated. However, if an enemy ignores peaceful options and enters combat, the Air Force will prove a reliable striking power that eliminates the enemy's existence permanently.
He noted that sustainable institutional development through technology transfer, digital training, and modern aviation technologies has made the force an invincible power in the region. Heroic pilots and technicians are actively guarding Ethiopian skies, he added.
