Today, in the Armed Forces of Russia celebrates the Day of the Air Force. The official status of the feast acquired in 2006 year - with the release of the presidential decree "On the establishment of professional holidays and memorable days in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation".
date 12 August refers to 1912 year, when the Defense Ministry of the Russian Empire was finally decided to form a state of aeronautic parts GU General Staff. Exactly 12 August 1912 It is considered to be the starting date of the creation of a full-fledged military aviation in our country.
AT 2015 , the Air Force together with the forces of EKR (Aerospace Defense) steel parts Air and Space Forces, in connection with which there was some confusion with the official name of the holiday and its date. It is worth noting, that the date of celebration of the Day of the Air Force (it is the same - day video conferencing) I have not changed, and the names of virtually equal.
Air Force Russia today - a multi-purpose formation, Park of military equipment which is constantly updated. So, to 2019 Year completed tests of new fighter aircraft 5th-generation Su-57, after which they will begin to enter the army. Active research and operational activities are performed with hypersonic complex "Dagger", wherein the carrier rocket is opened "second wind" Mig-31. There is a re-active parts of the Su-35 fighter jets, It starts modernization of Su-34 bombers. TO 2020 year plan to get troops 10 modernized strategic bomber Tu-160M, for several years – purchase several tens missile Tu-160m2. Before the year is scheduled to lift into the air deep modernization of the strategic bomber Tu-95MSM.
"Military Review" congratulates all those involved with the holiday!
Congratulations on the holiday fliers! With respect to military intelligence.