{"id":2400,"date":"2026-08-18T08:13:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T08:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ameco.et\/english\/?p=2400"},"modified":"2026-08-18T08:16:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T08:16:06","slug":"ethiopia-claims-high-tech-military-overhaul-positions-armed-forces-to-secure-sea-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameco.et\/english\/ethiopia-claims-high-tech-military-overhaul-positions-armed-forces-to-secure-sea-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopia claims high-tech military overhaul positions armed forces to secure sea access"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Addis Ababa (AMECO)- <strong>Ethiopia is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of its armed forces, integrating artificial intelligence, unmanned aerial vehicles, and upgraded cyber capabilities to secure its core national interests\u2014chief among them obtaining direct access to the sea, according to government directives and statements by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">The Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) has restructured its operational strategy to focus on technological dominance and real-time intelligence gathering across its land, air, and naval branches. Officials state that the military&#8217;s arsenal now features modern fighter jets, strike and reconnaissance drones, heavy artillery, anti-aircraft missile systems, and modern tanks aimed at maintaining a regional balance of power and projecting long-range deterrence.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Inter-service co-ordination between the army, air force, and navy is reportedly facilitated through satellite and digital communication networks. Military command structures emphasize that this digital capability enables real-time battlefield monitoring and rapid tactical decision-making.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Moving away from reliance on traditional troop numbers, the ENDF is prioritizing institutional capability through advanced training. The Defence University and specialized military academies are providing instruction in military science, strategic leadership, and international humanitarian law, with the stated objective of conducting operations with strict discipline and minimal casualties.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">The strategic overhaul comes as Addis Ababa frames securing sea access as a paramount generational agenda essential for national sovereignty, economic expansion, and regional stability. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has repeatedly stated that combining traditional martial legacy with modern technology ensures the ENDF remains a reliable shield for the nation\u2019s security and development amidst shifting Horn of Africa geopolitics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Addis Ababa (AMECO)- Ethiopia is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of its armed forces, integrating artificial intelligence, unmanned aerial vehicles, and upgraded cyber capabilities to secure its core national interests\u2014chief among them obtaining direct access to the sea, according to government directives and statements by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. 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