Game(s) Country Service Type Nickname Motto Subordinate unit of Subordinate units Engagements Notable Members The Russian Air Force (Russian: Военно-воздушные cилы России) is the air force of Russian military. The successor of the Soviet Air Force, the Russian Air Force was formed in 1992 after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Its roles is defeating enemy units, reconnaissance, and defense of major military units and facilities.