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Russian Air Force

What is russian air force?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Name Russian Air Force[1]
Russian name Военно-воздушные силы России[1]
Abbreviation VVS[1]
Parent service Russian Aerospace Forces[1]
Formation date of current parent structure 1 August 2015[1]

The Russian Air Force is the air force of Russia and, since 1 August 2015, a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces after merging with the Aerospace Defence Forces.

Context

The Russian Air Force is the air force of Russia and, since 1 August 2015, a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces after a merger with the Aerospace Defence Forces [1]. It is Russia's military air arm, responsible for air defense and supporting ground and naval forces in military operations [2]. The force also performs strategic bombing, transport missions, and reconnaissance [2]. Its headquarters is in Moscow. The Russian Air Force is part of the larger Russian Armed Forces.

Documented claims

  • The Russian Air Force is a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces. [1]
  • The 2015 reorganization merged the Russian Air Force and the Aerospace Defence Forces to create the Russian Aerospace Forces. [1]
  • The force is responsible for air defense and supporting ground and naval forces. [2]
  • It also performs strategic bombing, transport missions, and reconnaissance. [2]

Related

Russian NavyRussian Navy is a sister service within the Russian Armed Forces, relevant for readers seeking broader military context.

Questions and answers

How strong is the Russian Air Force?

The Russian Air Force is a major branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces, with a large fleet of aircraft and a broad range of missions including air defense, strategic bombing, transport, and reconnaissance [2].

When was the Russian Air Force reorganized?

The Russian Air Force became a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces on 1 August 2015, after merging with the Aerospace Defence Forces [1].

What is the difference between the Russian Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Forces?

The Russian Aerospace Forces is the larger service created in 2015 that contains the Russian Air Force as one branch [1].

Sources

  1. Russian Air Power — warpowerrussia.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Russian Air Force's Performance in Ukraine — japcc.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Politics