Russian Aerospace Forces


The Russian Aerospace Forces or VKS are the Aerospace Forces of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. It was established as a new branch on 1 August 2015 with the merging of the Russian Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces under the recommendations of the Ministry of Defence. It is headquartered in Moscow. Several reasons were announced for the merging, including greater efficiency and logistical support.

Organisation

Sub-branches

According to Jane's Information Group, with the merging of the Russian Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Defense Forces, the new Russian Aerospace Forces consist of three sub-branches:
As of January 2020:
Commander of the Aerospace Forces:
First Deputy Commander of the Aerospace Forces:
Deputy Commanders of the Aerospace Forces:
The Aerospace Forces are organised in air armies.
Air Forces High Command
Air Defence and Anti-Ballistic Missile Defence Forces Command
Space Forces Command