Creating African scenarios

[Artaud]

Originally Posted by Imp

Could not remember which but Eretria does not get tanks till early 80's

After a protracted guerilla war against various Ethiopian governments, Eritrea officially became independent in 1993 under the leadership of the Eritrean People's Liberation Front. The war between independent Eritrea and Ethiopia began in 1998. There are various reasons war broke out, but I'm inclined to think it was very much a personal issue between the Eritrean and Ethiopian leaders.

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Since Eretria's independence according to SIPRI, from "All" suppliers going back to 1975(CYA ), the only armor they bought was from Bulgaria all ordered and received in 2005. The order was for 10 LM-BT and 120 T-55 tanks second hand.

Combat aircraft: Russia...
MiG-29S FGA aircraft 1998 1998 No. could be up to 10; incl 2 MiG-29UB

(2) MiG-29S FGA aircraft (2001) 2001 2

(2) MiG-29SMT/Fulcrum-F FGA aircraft (2002) 2004 2 No. could be 4

Ukraine...
(2) Su-27S/Flanker-B FGA aircraft (2002) 2002-2003 2 Second-hand

They also received several training aircraft, handful of attack and transport helos, artillery and SAM systems to include MANPADS from several different countries.

So whatever else they got before, came from Ethiopia by whatever means.

II hadn't the time (Work!) to check the database to see what equipment they might have received for their "Popular Front" movement, yes
SIPRI covers them as well to some extent.

I'm well acquitted about their sources which is why I use them as a equipment check, especially on "questionable" equipment items. That's all well detailed on their site.

Regards,
Pat