Russian Air Force
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Russia's Commercial & Military Aviation Industries Duel For Limited Resources
Russian civil aviation is competing with military aviation for resources with the goal of producing 1,000 aircraft not to be questioned.
US-Supplied Ukrainian ATACMS Make 1st Strike On Russian Air Base
The first ATACMS short-range ballistic missiles have started raining down on Russian airbases as Russian air defense once again fails.
Why Russia So Desperately Needs To Export Aircraft To Maintain Its Fighter Jet Industry
The Russian industry lacks the resources and depends in large part on international funding - which has been lacking lately.
Why Is The Cobra Maneuver Mostly Useless In Combat?
Taking a closer look at the maneuver.
ICBM Vs IRBM: What To Know About The Oreshnik 'Hypersonic' Missile Russia Fired On Ukraine
Russia has fired an IRBM into Ukraine in retaliation for Ukraine's missile strikes in Russia and ahead of the Presidency change in the White House.
Can Russia Produce Enough Military Jets To Make Up For Losses In Ukraine & Sell For Export?
Russia's ability to produce fighter jets is unlikely to be enough to sustain its existing air force, leading to questions about export potential.
Russia Claims Su-57 Felon '5th Gen' Fighter Export Sale At Airshow China: Which Countries Might Risk It?
Russia has secured the first export order for the Su-57 Felon, and while its buyer is a mystery, there's a short list of potential customers.
Will Ukraine’s F-16s Lead To More Aircraft Shoot Downs?
The growing presence of F-16s is likely to increase confusion and fear, leading to more friendly fires on both sides.
Russian Air Force Vs Ukrainian Air Force: How They Compare Today
Analyzing the aircraft in the two fleets.
What Is The Weakest Air Force In The World?
Some air forces are weak because they don't really have any aircraft, while others are weak because they are ineffective or obsolete.
Why The Russian Air Force Has Failed To Secure Air Superiority Over Ukraine
After sustaining heavy losses after years of fighting (including wear and tear), the Russian Air Force has still not established air superiority.
Could North Korea Offer Air Force Support To Russia In Ukraine?
North Korea possesses little more than obsolete fighter jets, and it is unlikely to be able to aid the much more modern Russian Air Force.
Russian Su-34 Supersonic Fighter Reportedly Shot Down By Ukrainian F-16
Early Russian Telegram channel reports say a Su-34 was lost, and some claim a Ukrainian F-16 Fighting Falcon shot it down.
Russian Air Force Only Has A Few Su-57 Felons And Can't Build More Quickly
Besides crashes, a poor radar cross-section, and zero exports, it seems the Su-57 Felon's many woes include declining production rates in 2024.
Oops! Russia Shoots Down Its Own Loyal Wingman Stealth Drone
A massive new "loyal wingman" Russian drone has been shot down over Ukraine in the first incident of its kind.
UK Ministry Of Defense Roasts Russia After Tu-22M3 Backfire Bomber Strikes Merchant Vessel In Black Sea
A Russian strategic bomber struck a merchant vessel by mistake, although the missile failed to detonate.
Israel Aims For Iranian Targets With Strike Near Russia's Hmeimim Air Base In Syria
Israel appears to have struck an Iranian target on or near a significant Russian air base in Syria, causing major explosions.
Examined: How US Fighter Jets Have Longer Service Lives Than Their Soviet/Russian Counterparts
American fighter jets normally have thousands of hours more flight hours than their Soviet/Russian counterparts.
How Many Su-34 Fighter-Bombers Has Russia Lost In Its Invasion Of Ukraine?
Russia is confirmed to have lost around 25% of its Su-34s and is thought to have around 100 remaining.
Why The Russian Air Force Fighter Fleet May Be Down 25% Since Ukraine Invasion
The Russian Air Force may be hollowing itself out from the inside faster than Ukraine is destroying it from the outside.