Russian Air Force
Video: Russian Jet Buzzes U.S. Navy Plane
The Su-27 jet fighter conducted a high-speed pass, putting U.S. pilots and crew at risk, the Navy said.
China Edges Toward U.S. and Russia Air Power: Report
The J-20 fifth-generation heavy stealth fighter brings China into a class only occupied by the world's leading military powers: the U.S. and Russia.
Russia Forces Practice Fighter-Jet Shootout Over Crimea
U.S. air presence over the Black Sea angered Moscow.
Russian Bombers to Deploy 500 Miles From Alaska
The Kremlin made no secret of the fact that it wants to ramp up the military's grip around the Arctic, and recent U.S. intercepts of Moscow's jets will not be the last.
Russian Fighter Jet Crashes in Syria, Both Pilots Die
Engine trouble is currently believed to have caused the deadly crash at sea.
How Does Russia's Air Force Compare to America's?
The U.S. and Russia are the world's top military powers, and Moscow is pushing to challenge Washington's air dominance around the world.
U.S. Warplanes Chase off Russian Jets in Syria
The U.S. warplanes fired warning flares at one point.
Russia and China Military Drills Target N. Korea, U.S
The exercise by China and Russia started the same day that the U.S., South Korea and Japan practiced underwater.
After Warplane Close Call, Russian General Blames U.S.
The Pentagon says Russia caused violent turbulence, but Moscow's former air force deputy commander says the U.S. should not have been in the Black Sea.
Russia to Give New Missiles to Planes Bombing ISIS
As Tu-22M3 supersonic bombers blasted the last of ISIS in Syria, Russia announced the new Tu-22M3M fitted with missiles that can soar 130,000 feet and attack 620 miles away.
U.S. May Limit Russian Military Flights Over America
The treaty promotes political trust between nations by allowing them to schedule and fly unarmed observation jets through each others' sovereign space.
Russian Forces Start Air Bombing Drill Near North Korea
The combat drills are underway during a tense time for the Korean Peninsula.
Watch Danish Forces Flank Russian Bomber In Baltic Sky
Russia's military flights over the Baltic have forced NATO to regularly scramble planes.
Russia's First Ever Stealth Fighter Jet Is Here
The aircraft has another year of testing before units enter military service in 2019.
Why Is Russian Airforce Flying Over Trump Golf Course?
The Tupolev Tu-154 plane was unarmed and is one of over a dozen flights over foreign territory Russia has carried out as part of the same initiative.
Russia Plans Missile Killing Laser for Future Warplanes
Russia's sixth generation of fighter jets is not even here yet, but are its onboard anti-missile defenses simply incredible?
Russia Takes Swipe at NATO Over Jets Near Airspace
Russian jets have been caught near NATO skies twice recently.
Is Russia Ready to Fire at U.S. Military in Syria?
Russia made threats to retaliate in several ways after the U.S. Navy shot down a Syrian regime aircraft Monday.
Russian Bombers in Baltic Tailed By Three Air Forces
A crowd of Russian aircraft, including Tu-160 supersonic bombers, had three air forces tracking them.
Why Russia Will Fly Recon Planes Over the U.S. and U.K.
Russian jets often fly near NATO territory, prompting scrambles. How is it able to make these reconnaissance flights?
Russian Fighter Jet Comes Within 20 Feet of U.S. Plane
The P-8A Poseidon was in the area on a routine operation, the U.S. Navy said.
Why Are Russian Bomber Jets Flying Near Alaska?
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has noticed an uptick of approaches after two years of relative silence.
Iran Opens Air Base For Russian Missions In Syria
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Russia could use its military facilities "on a case by case basis" to bomb Islamic State group and rebel positions in Syria.
NATO Escorted 110 Russian Aircraft Near Baltic in 2016
Interceptions have remained high since a huge spike in 2014.
Estonia Reports Sixth Airspace Violation By Russia
The incursion lasted around a minute, Estonia's armed forces reported.
Russia To Deploy Soldiers For First Ever African Drill
Paratroopers will test out a new uniform for combat in extreme desert conditions.
Iceland Warns Russian Bombers Pose Civilian Flight Risk
Three bombers reportedly flew under a civilian aircraft with their transponders switched off.
U.S. Condemns Close Call With Russian Jet
The Pentagon said the two aircraft came within 10 feet of one another.
Russia Practices Downing Air Invaders Near Black Sea
Russia's has sought to strengthen its capabilities in the south as a priority.
Russia Deploys Air Force in Iran For Syria Airstrikes
Moscow and Tehran are taking their collaboration in Syria to a new level.