Minister Announces Formation of Modern Nat'l Defense Force that Makes Ethiopians Proud

Addis Ababa, June1¸ 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia has established a defense force equipped with modern technology and which makes the country and its people proud, Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed remarked.  

The minister briefed the media on the activities and successes of the defense force as well as future missions.

Mentioning the reform undertaken in the country’s security and defense institutions, including the defense force, she stressed that the military profession is a noble duty chosen by heroes that sacrifice their lives for the sovereignty and unity of the country.

Noting the change of war tactics globally, the defense minister said the Ethiopian National Defense Force has accordingly established a reliable force that protects the country by getting equipped with modern weapons.

The force, organized under multinational unity to guard the sovereignty of the nation, is the last stronghold, she added.

Passing through difficult situations and competently fulfilling its missions, the force has now evolved into a well-equipped and organized modern army, the minister stated.

Aisha further noted that armed force, Airforce, mechanized force, naval force, special force, and cyber force that foil and prevent attacks against Ethiopia from any direction are established.

According to the minister, the defense force has taken decisive action against those who attempted to destroy the constitutional order by force and consolidated peace and security in the country.

She also stated that law enforcement measures taken against extremist and terrorist groups have been successful in neutralizing threats, while operations have continued forcing them to surrender peacefully.

The army, in collaboration with other law enforcement institutions, has played a key role in stabilizing areas impacted by unrest, ensuring safe movement of people and goods.

The minister warned individuals and groups who defame the army, who sacrifice their lives for peace and sovereignty of the country on social media platforms, to desist from their acts.

She further revealed that Ethiopia’s historical adversaries are working in collaboration with traitors to derail the country’s development.

Those who govern through fear and drive their people into exile at every opportunity have no moral standing to criticize Ethiopia, the minister emphasized.

Aisha finally noted that Ethiopia is a nation of enduring peace and security; and the efforts to strengthen and modernize the defense force will be consolidated.