AMN PLUS — October 5, 2026
The Ethiopian National Defense Force has been described as a living testament to the country’s historical legacy, sovereignty, and the resilience of its people, according to the Ministry of Defense Online Media.
In a statement published by the Ministry of Defense Online Media, the Ethiopian Defense Force is portrayed as an institution that has carried forward the legacy of bravery and heroism inherited from previous generations while strengthening its capabilities through modern technology and organizational development.
According to the source, the Defense Force continues to safeguard Ethiopia’s borders and the peace of its people while serving as a national institution representing the country’s unity and spirit of freedom.
The Ministry further states that the Defense Force is undergoing a major transformation in human-resource capacity, military technology, and the development of indigenous defense industries.
The source highlights institutions including Homicho Ammunition Manufacturing and Skyward Aeronautics, saying they have contributed to the development of domestic capabilities to manufacture unmanned aircraft and restore and upgrade heavy military equipment and tanks through reverse engineering.
The Ministry of Defense Online Media also says that the integration of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity has strengthened the military’s strategic capacity to respond to contemporary security threats using domestic knowledge and capabilities.
According to the statement, the Defense Force’s growing capabilities extend beyond national defense, with its participation in African Union peacekeeping missions contributing to regional stability and Ethiopia’s role in continental affairs.
The source describes the Ethiopian Defense Force as an institution shaped by the country’s historical experiences and strengthened by modern science and technology, while emphasizing its capacity for self-reliance.
It further states that the military is combining technological development with military professionalism, bravery, and patriotism in its role as a national institution tasked with protecting Ethiopia’s peace, sovereignty, and development.
Source: Ethiopian Ministry of Defense Online Media