Russian Air Force

Emblem of the Russian Air Force

Flag of the Russian Air Force

The Russian Air Force (Военно-воздушные cилы России, lit. Voyenno-vozdushnye sily Rossii) the air arm of the military of the Russian Federation. With over 2,700 aircraft in active service, it is one of the largest Air Forces of the world, second only to the United States Air Force. Following the tendency of Russian/Soviet Armed Forces, it uses exclusively Russian military equipment.

The Russian Air Force has been confirmed to actively work alongside the NATO in the 2015 Eastern Africa rebel insurgency. Notable units included Varona Squadron, Osa Squadron, and Molot Squadron.