Air and Missile Defense Forces

The Air and Missile Defense Forces (Russian: Войска противовоздушной и противоракетной обороны) is one of three branches of the Russian Aerospace Forces.[1] The branch was formed in 2015 during the creation of the Russian Aerospace Forces as the branch responsible for all strategic land-based air defense.[2]

Air and Missile Defense Forces
Active2015–present
Country Russian Federation
Part of Russian Aerospace Forces
Commanders
Commander-in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces
Commander of the Air and Missile Defense ForcesAndrey Semyonov

The primary combat formation of the unit is the 1st Special Purpose Air and Missile Defense Army.[2]

As of 2023 the commander of the branch is Lieutenant General Andrei G. Dyemin.[3]

Structure

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Structure of the branch as of 2023:[4]

Commanders

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References

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  1. ^ "Воздушно-космические силы". structure.mil.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  2. ^ a b "День войск противовоздушной обороны". РИА Новости (in Russian). 2023-04-09. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  3. ^ "Демин Андрей Геннадьевич". structure.mil.ru. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  4. ^ "Войска противовоздушной и противоракетной обороны". structure.mil.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-07-26.