Russian Air Force - VibeWire Magazine

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.

The first ATACMS short-range ballistic missiles have started raining down on Russian airbases as Russian air defense once again fails.

The Russian industry lacks the resources and depends in large part on international funding – which has been lacking lately.

Taking a closer look at the maneuver.

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.

Russia’s ability to produce fighter jets is unlikely to be enough to sustain its existing air force, leading to questions about export potential.

The growing presence of F-16s is likely to increase confusion and fear, leading to more friendly fires on both sides.

Analyzing the aircraft in the two fleets.

Some air forces are weak because they don’t really have any aircraft, while others are weak because they are ineffective or obsolete.

After sustaining heavy losses after years of fighting (including wear and tear), the Russian Air Force has still not established air superiority.