The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has intercepted and seized a sophisticated cache of military hardware, including M6 tactical drones and advanced surveillance systems, intended for the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).
According to procurement documents, photographs, and video evidence obtained by Golgul from confidential sources, the entire weapons stockpile was discovered inside the Tigray region. The military equipment reportedly entered through Sudan and was captured alongside official contracts detailing the TPLF’s behind-the-scenes military acquisitions following the Pretoria Peace Agreement.
Paper Trail Exposes the Procurement
Technical inspection sheets and procurement contracts reviewed by Golgul reveal a highly organized acquisition process. Key details from the seized paperwork include:
- Registration & Dates: The hardware was registered under PFI No. 071749749-02. The documentation bears the dates February 3, 2025 and June 11, 2025.
- Testing & Approval: The documents confirm that a legal representative for the buyer physically inspected, flight-tested, and officially approved the equipment. During these trials, one of the three M6 UAV drones underwent full flight and video testing, while the other two passed ground technical evaluations.
- The Cargo: The paperwork verifies that all items—including the three M6 UAVs, 12 Bomb Release Units (BRU), and specialized Fire Control Units (FCU)—were successfully delivered to the TPLF. A surveillance optical payload was also explicitly selected for operational testing, with the remaining units passing ground inspections.
Sudanese Transit Clearances Uncovered
In addition to the commercial contracts, the ENDF recovered a highly classified, “Confidential” (“محظور”) official letter linked to the Sudanese Armed Forces.
The letter, signed by Major Engineer Ahmed Adam Ahmed on behalf of the Commander of the Mobile Command, granted explicit transit clearance, chassis numbers, and security exemptions for a designated logistics support vehicle. This allowed the cargo to bypass Sudanese security checkpoints without inspection.
Furthermore, newly surfaced video footage obtained by Golgul shows the exact drones and surveillance gear—originally purchased and signed for by a Sudanese representative identified as Elamin Ahmed—now entirely in the possession of the ENDF.
Hardware Capabilities and Valuation
An analysis of the attached images and procurement records provided to Golgul indicates a significant escalation in hardware grade. The M6 UAVs (Mohajer-6 class) are medium-altitude, long-endurance tactical drones engineered for precision military strikes and reconnaissance.
The captured inventory includes:
- 3 M6 tactical drones, each capable of carrying up to four bombs.
- 12 Bomb Release Units (BRU) and multiple high-definition day/night thermal optical payloads.
- Ground-based command infrastructure, including Ground Control Stations (GCS), Fire Control Units (FCU), and specialized radio communication links.
- Anti-jamming GPS modules, advanced communication arrays, and emergency parachute safety systems.
- A comprehensive Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) package filled with spare parts and field maintenance tools.
While official technical inspection sheets omitted exact pricing, global defense market benchmarks value a single Mohajer-6 class drone system with ground controls between $1.5 million and $2.5 million USD. Experts estimate the total procurement value of this specific package to be between $5 million and $10 million USD (equivalent to approximately 2 billion Ethiopian Birr), with the remaining funds covering the extensive maintenance infrastructure and spare parts.
Current Status
While Ethiopian military officials who secured the hardware have yet to issue a formal press statement, sources who provided the exclusive documentation to Golgul emphasize that the captured hardware and records offer undeniable proof of the TPLF’s active, large-scale preparations for conflict.
Golgul Amharic Internet Newspaper
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