Russian Air Forces

Triggered catapult throws out Su-30SM crew in Crimea

Triggered catapult throws out Su-30SM crew in Crimea

Yesterday, two pilots ejected from a Su-30SM fighter on the ground at the Saki military airfield in Crimea, a source in the security forces informed today. “On Friday at 18:50, pilots from the Su-30SM were bailed out at the Saki …

NATO fighters escorted Russian Tu-142

NATO fighters escorted Russian Tu-142

A team of F-22s, supported by KC-135 tankers, intercepted three sets of two Russian Tu-142 maritime patrol aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone late Aug. 27, North American Aerospace Defense Command announced, Airforce Magazine …

Russia's Su-27 fighter intercepts U.S. bomber near Crimea

Russia's Su-27 fighter intercepts U.S. bomber near Crimea

A Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet of Russia’s Aerospace Force intercepted a U.S. Air Force B-52H bomber on October 19, which flew near the Russian borders over the Black Sea, the Defense Ministry of Russia announced. According to …

Shoigu speaks to Lieberman over downed Il-20

Shoigu speaks to Lieberman over downed Il-20

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke to his Israeli opposite number, Avigdor Lieberman, over the shooting down of a Russian military plane Il-20 near Syrian coast, the Russian Defence Ministry …

Russia's Il-20 aircraft disappears near Syrian coast

Russia's Il-20 aircraft disappears near Syrian coast

Russia’s Il-20 military aircraft with 14 servicemen on board vanished from radar over the Mediterranean Sea late Monday, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. The official added that the plane went off the radar while F-16 …

Russian bases to remain in Syria after military operation

Russian bases to remain in Syria after military operation

Russian military bases Khmeimim and Tartus will not only continue to function in Syria after the end of the military operation, but will also develop for the long term, the head of the State Duma Defense Committee Vladimir …

 Russia tests upgraded anti-ballistic missile (VIDEO)

Russia tests upgraded anti-ballistic missile (VIDEO)

The Russian Air Force has successfully tested an upgraded version of its missile defense system, firing off a modernized anti-ballistic missile from a testing facility in Kazakhstan. The missile was test-fired on Thursday from the Sary …

Putin test-fires nuclear-capable missiles (VIDEO)

Putin test-fires nuclear-capable missiles (VIDEO)

Russian President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of Russia’s Armed Forces Vladimir Putin took part on Thursday night in strategic nuclear forces command and control drills, presidential spokesman Dmitry …

Russian Su-24 jet crashes at air base in Syria, crew dies

Russian Su-24 jet crashes at air base in Syria, crew dies

A Russian Su-24 frontline bomber rolled off the runway on takeoff from Russia’s Hmeymim air base in Syria today, Russia’s defense ministry said. The ministry added that the warplane’s crew died in the accident. …

 General Staff: Russia conducts unique operation in Syria

General Staff: Russia conducts unique operation in Syria

During the operation against terrorists in Syria, the Russian military used accurate air and sea-based missiles in one attack for the first time, Russian Deputy General Staff Chief Lieutenant-General Igor Makushev, said at a …

 General Staff about Russian aircraft's actions in Syria

General Staff about Russian aircraft's actions in Syria

During the operation in Syria, Russia’s Aerospace Forces delivered around 90,000 strikes against terrorists, the chief of the Russian General Staff’s Main Operations Directorate Colonel-General Sergei Rudskoy said at …

 ISIS hydra beheaded - what's next?

ISIS hydra beheaded - what's next?

The destruction of the ISIS terrorist group’s leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was an obvious success and will serve as another factor in squeezing the territory occupied by the group, but still it will not lead to its disintegration and automatic destruction, the experts said. speaking to Vestnik Kavkaza.

 ISIS leader may be killed by Russian airstrike

ISIS leader may be killed by Russian airstrike

Russia’s Defense Ministry has said it is verifying reports whether the ISIS terrorist group’s leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed by a Russian airstrike on the southern outskirts of Syria’s Raqqa. …