Belarusian Air Force

The Belarus Air Force is the aerial warfare branch of the Armed Forces of Belarus. Established in the early 1990s following the disintegration of the Soviet Union, it inherited a significant portion of the Soviet Air Force. Currently, the Belarus Air Force operates under the command of the Ministry of Defense. It primarily consists of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. The aviation fleet comprises fighter jets such as the MiG-29 and Sukhoi Su-27, as well as bombers like the Su-24. The Air Force also possesses transport aircraft, including the Antonov An-26 and the Ilyushin Il-76. Furthermore, it operates various types of helicopters, including transport and attack variants. The Belarus Air Force is primarily focused on air defense and maintaining national airspace sovereignty. As part of its defensive capabilities, it also possesses surface-to-air missile systems and radar stations. The Air Force regularly participates in joint military exercises with Russia and other regional partners.