The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, commonly referred to as the Russian Armed Forces, are the military of Russia. They are organised into three service branches, the Ground Forces, Navy and Aerospace Forces, three independent combat arms, the Strategic Rocket Forces, Airborne Forces and Unmanned Systems Forces, and the Special Operations Forces Command. They have about one million active-duty personnel and close to two million reservists, maintain the world's largest stockpile of nuclear weapons and possess the world's second-largest fleet of ballistic missile submarines. On 7 May 1992, Yeltsin signed a decree establishing the Russian Armed Forces, which subsumed much of the Soviet Armed Forces. The military combines conscripts with contracted volunteers and, despite efforts to professionalise its ranks since the early 2000s, remains heavily reliant on conscripts.
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WikipediaWikipedia article, lead section
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, commonly referred to as the Russian Armed Forces, are the military of Russia.
Wikipedia article, founding date
On 7 May 1992, Yeltsin signed a decree establishing the Russian Armed Forces and assumed the duties of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief.
Wikipedia article, lead section (service branches)
They are organised into three service branches
Fought In: First Chechen War, Wikipedia article text
The military's decline was evident during the First Chechen War from 1994 to 1996
Fought In: Second Chechen War, Wikipedia article text
these were used with success during the Second Chechen War from 1999 to 2004
Fought In: Russo-Georgian War, Wikipedia article text
Many of the shortcomings that had been revealed in the 2008 Russo-Georgian War were addressed by the reform
Fought In: Russo-Ukrainian War, Wikipedia article text
The ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war has exposed weaknesses such as endemic corruption
View the Source Military Factory: Kalashnikov PKM (Pulemyot Kalashnikova Modernizirovany) General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) / Light Machine Gun (LMG)
Military FactoryOperates: PKM, Operators listQuote, Operates: PKM, Operators list
Afghanistan; Albania; Algeria; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Belarus; Bulgaria; Cambodia; Cape Verde; China; Croatia; Cuba; Czech Republic; Democratic Republic of the Congo; East Germany; Egypt; Finland; Georgia; Greece; Hungary; India; Iran; Iraq; Israel; Kazakstan; Kyrgyzstan; Mali; Moldova; Nicaragua; North Korea; Panama; Poland; Romania; Russia; Republic of the Congo; Serbia; Slovakia; Soviet Union; Sri Lanka; Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Turkey; Ukraine; Uzbekistan; Vietnam; Yugoslavia; Zimbabwe
Military Factory: KBP 9A-91 Carbine Assault Rifle
Military FactoryOperates: 9A-91, Operators listQuote, Operates: 9A-91, Operators list
Belarus; Mongolia; Russia; Syria
Military Factory: KBP A-91 Bullpup Assault Rifle
Military FactoryOperates: A-91, Operators listQuote, Operates: A-91, Operators list
Russia
Military Factory: Kalashnikov AKSU-74 (AKS-74U) Submachine Gun / Assault Carbine
Military FactoryOperates: AKS-74U, Operators listQuote, Operates: AKS-74U, Operators list
Iraq; Russia; Soviet Union
Center for Strategic and International Studies Missile Threat: Kinzhal
Center for Strategic and International Studies Missile ThreatOperates: Kinzhal Missile, Missile at a glance: Possessed by
Originated from Russia Possessed by Russia
Operates: Kh-47M2 Kinzhal, Missile at a glance: Possessed by
Originated from Russia Possessed by Russia
View the Source Wikipedia: T-72
WikipediaOperates: T-72, Article textQuote, Operates: T-72, Article text
The T-72B3 is in service with the Russian Army in large numbers.
Tupolev Tu-95, Wikipedia
Operates: Tu-95 Bear, Article textQuote, Operates: Tu-95 Bear, Article text
On 17 November 2015, Tu-95s had their combat debut, being employed for the first time in long-range airstrikes as part of the Russian military intervention in the Syrian Civil War.
SVP-24, Wikipedia
Operates: SVP-24, Article textQuote, Operates: SVP-24, Article text
It proved to be highly effective in the Russian military intervention in the Syrian Civil War and is being rolled out to all bombers in service with the Russian Aerospace Forces and Russian Naval Aviation.
Wikipedia: MP-443 Grach
Operates: MP-443 Grach, Article textQuote, Operates: MP-443 Grach, Article text
In 2003, it was adopted as one of the standard sidearms for all branches of Russian military and law enforcement, alongside the Makarov, GSh-18, and SPS.
Wikipedia: A-91
Operates: A-91, Article textQuote, Operates: A-91, Article text
The A-91 is in limited service with the Russian Armed Forces and various special forces units.
Wikipedia: Mil Mi-24
WikipediaOperates: Mi-24 Hind, Users sectionQuote, Operates: Mi-24 Hind, Users section
Russia
Wikipedia: BTR-70
Operates: BTR-70, Users sectionQuote, Operates: BTR-70, Users section
Russia: 900 BTR-60 and BTR-70 (including variants) in service with the Ground Forces as of 2026; some BTR-70M in service with the Russian National Guard a sof 2026. 1,200 BTR-60, BTR-70 and BTR-80 (including variants) in storage as of 2026.
Wikipedia: Shahed 131
Operates: Shahed 131, Users sectionQuote, Operates: Shahed 131, Users section
Russia: Used as the Geran-1, with domestic production in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) building upon Iranian designs.
Wikipedia: SR-1 Vektor
Operates: SR-1 Vektor, Users sectionQuote, Operates: SR-1 Vektor, Users section
Russia
Wikipedia: 9M337 Sosna-R
Operates: 9M337 Sosna-R, Users sectionQuote, Operates: 9M337 Sosna-R, Users section
Russia
Wikipedia: Shashka
Operates: Shashka, Article textQuote, Operates: Shashka, Article text
The first officially regulated Russian military shashka was the 1834 pattern, also called the "Nizhegorodka".
Wikipedia: RPO Rys
Operates: RPO Rys, Article textQuote, Operates: RPO Rys, Article text
RPO "Rys" (Russian: реактивный пехотный огнемёт «Рысь» (РПО «Рысь»), Rocket-propelled Infantry Flamethrower "Lynx") is a napalm rocket-propelled grenade launcher classified as a flamethrower by the Russian military.
Wikipedia: TOZ rifle
Operates: TOZ rifle, Article textQuote, Operates: TOZ rifle, Article text
Most notably the TOZ-8, TOZ-17 and TOZ-78 which were used to train generations of Russian military, paramilitary and police cadets.
PBK-500U Drel, Wikipedia
Operates: PBK-500U Drel, LeadQuote, Operates: PBK-500U Drel, Lead
Drel is equipped with friend or foe identification system and electronic countermeasures making it resistant to jamming and radar detection and is being introduced to the Russian military in 2024.
Wikipedia: S-13 rocket
Operates: S-13 rocket, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: S-13 rocket, Infobox: used_by
Russian Aerospace Forces
Kh-101, Wikipedia
Operates: Kh-101 Cruise Missile, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: Kh-101 Cruise Missile, Infobox: used_by
Russian Aerospace Forces
Wikipedia: Mikoyan MiG-35
Operates: Mikoyan MiG-35, Infobox: primary_userQuote, Operates: Mikoyan MiG-35, Infobox: primary_user
Russian Aerospace Forces
Wikipedia: Novator KS-172
Operates: Novator KS-172, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: Novator KS-172, Infobox: used_by
Russian Air Force
Wikipedia: HESA Shahed 136
WikipediaOperates: Shahed-136 Drone, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: Shahed-136 Drone, Infobox: used_by
Iran Russia (as Geran-2)
UMPK (bomb kit), Wikipedia
Operates: UMPK (bomb kit), Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: UMPK (bomb kit), Infobox: used_by
Russian Armed Forces
Wikipedia: S-400 missile system
Operates: S-400 Triumf, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: S-400 Triumf, Infobox: used_by
Primary user: Russia See Operators section for others
S-350 missile system
Operates: S-350 Vityaz, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: S-350 Vityaz, Infobox: used_by
Russia, Algeria
Wikipedia: 2S43 Malva
Operates: 2S43 Malva, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: 2S43 Malva, Infobox: used_by
Russian Federation
Wikipedia: ZALA Lancet
Operates: ZALA Lancet, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: ZALA Lancet, Infobox: used_by
Russian Armed Forces
Wikipedia: Kh-32
Operates: Kh-32, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: Kh-32, Infobox: used_by
Russia
Wikipedia: Oreshnik (missile)
Operates: Oreshnik (missile), Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: Oreshnik (missile), Infobox: used_by
Russia
Wikipedia: Baba Yaga (aircraft)
Operates: Baba Yaga (aircraft), Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: Baba Yaga (aircraft), Infobox: used_by
Ukrainian Armed Forces Russian Armed Forces (captured)
Wikipedia: Hwasong-11A
Operates: Hwasong-11A, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: Hwasong-11A, Infobox: used_by
North Korea (Korean People's Army Strategic Force) Russia
Wikipedia: Chukavin sniper rifle
Operates: Chukavin sniper rifle, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: Chukavin sniper rifle, Infobox: used_by
Russian Armed Forces
Wikipedia: ZALA Kub-BLA
Operates: ZALA Kub-BLA, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: ZALA Kub-BLA, Infobox: used_by
Russian Armed Forces
Wikipedia: A-135 anti-ballistic missile system
WikipediaOperates: A-135 anti-ballistic missile system, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: A-135 anti-ballistic missile system, Infobox: used_by
Russia
Wikipedia: Hwasong-11B
Operates: Hwasong-11B, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: Hwasong-11B, Infobox: used_by
North Korea (Korean People's Army Strategic Force) Russia
Wikipedia: S8000 Banderol
Operates: S8000 Banderol, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: S8000 Banderol, Infobox: used_by
Russian Armed Forces
Wikipedia: T-14 Armata
WikipediaOperates: T-14 Armata, Wikipedia article textQuote, Operates: T-14 Armata, Wikipedia article text
On 4 March 2024, Sergey Chemezov, the CEO of Rostec, stated that the T-14 Armata had entered service with the Russian Armed Forces.
Sukhoi Su-35, Wikipedia
Operates: Su-35, Wikipedia article textQuote, Operates: Su-35, Wikipedia article text
The introduction of the Su-35S into the service with the Russian Aerospace Forces is a part of the Russia's state armament programme for 2011-2020 that was formulated following the Russo-Georgian War with an aim to significantly increase the number of modern military equipment in the Russian Armed
Makarov pistol, Wikipedia
Operates: Makarov PM Pistol, Wikipedia article textQuote, Operates: Makarov PM Pistol, Wikipedia article text
In 2003, the PM was formally replaced by the MR-443 Grach in the Russian Armed Forces, and by the Ministry of Internal Affairs from 2006.
Wikipedia: Pantsir missile system
Operates: Pantsir-S1, Wikipedia article text
The system has also been deployed on the territory of Syria by the Russian Armed Forces as part of Russian military intervention in the Syrian Civil War since 2015.
Operates: Pantsir missile system, Wikipedia article text
The system has also been deployed on the territory of Syria by the Russian Armed Forces as part of Russian military intervention in the Syrian Civil War since 2015.
View the SourceWikipedia: 2S19 Msta-S
Operates: 2S19 Msta-S, Wikipedia article textQuote, Operates: 2S19 Msta-S, Wikipedia article text
In 2008, the Russian Armed Forces ordered an improved model with an automated fire-control system.
Wikipedia: GP-25
Operates: GP-25, Wikipedia article textQuote, Operates: GP-25, Wikipedia article text
Today it is used primarily by the Russian Armed Forces in weapons such as the GP-34, BG-15 Mukha and RG-6.
Wikipedia: OTR-21 Tochka
Operates: OTR-21 Tochka, Wikipedia article textQuote, Operates: OTR-21 Tochka, Wikipedia article text
The system was scheduled to be decommissioned by the Russian Armed Forces in 2020 in favour of the 9K720 Iskander, but they have been observed in use against Ukrainian targets during the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Wikipedia: 9M730 Burevestnik
WikipediaOperates: 9M730 Burevestnik, LeadQuote, Operates: 9M730 Burevestnik, Lead
The Burevestnik (Russian: Буревестник; "Storm petrel" GRAU: 9М730, NATO reporting name: SSC-X-9 Skyfall) is a Russian low-flying, nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed cruise missile under development for the Russian Armed Forces.
Wikipedia: Kh-55
WikipediaOperates: Kh-55 Cruise Missile, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: Kh-55 Cruise Missile, Infobox: used_by
Soviet Union, Russia, China, Iran
Wikipedia: PP-90
Operates: PP-90, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: PP-90, Infobox: used_by
Russia
Wikipedia: T-10 tank
Operates: T-10 tank, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: T-10 tank, Infobox: used_by
Soviet Union Russia South Ossetia
Wikipedia: RPK-2 Vyuga
Operates: RPK-2 Vyuga, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: RPK-2 Vyuga, Infobox: used_by
Russia
Wikipedia: OTs-33 Pernach
Operates: OTs-33 Pernach, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: OTs-33 Pernach, Infobox: used_by
Russia
Wikipedia: Kh-38
Operates: Kh-38, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: Kh-38, Infobox: used_by
Russia
Wikipedia: Kh-58
Operates: Kh-58, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: Kh-58, Infobox: used_by
Russia, India, Algeria, Iran
Wikipedia: RG-6 grenade launcher
Operates: RG-6 grenade launcher, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: RG-6 grenade launcher, Infobox: used_by
Russia
Wikipedia: Metel Anti-Ship Complex
Operates: Metel Anti-Ship Complex, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: Metel Anti-Ship Complex, Infobox: used_by
Russia
Wikipedia: 53T6
Operates: 53T6, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: 53T6, Infobox: used_by
Russia
Wikipedia: OTs-21 Malysh
Operates: OTs-21 Malysh, Infobox: used_byQuote, Operates: OTs-21 Malysh, Infobox: used_by
Russia
MilitaryFactory.com: Sukhoi Su-34 (Fullback)
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: Sukhoi Su-34, OperatorsQuote, Operates: Sukhoi Su-34, Operators
[ Algeria (possible); Russia ]
MilitaryFactory.com: Izhmash SV-98
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: SV-98, OperatorsQuote, Operates: SV-98, Operators
[ Armenia; Russia ]
Military Factory: KBP VSK-94 Silenced Military / Special Police Sniper Rifle
Operates: VSK-94, OperatorsQuote, Operates: VSK-94, Operators
[ Russia ]
MilitaryFactory.com: SR-3 Vikhr (Whirlwind)
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: SR-3 Vikhr, OperatorsQuote, Operates: SR-3 Vikhr, Operators
[ Russia ]
MilitaryFactory.com: Izhmash AN-94 (Abakan)
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: AN-94, OperatorsQuote, Operates: AN-94, Operators
[ Russia ]
MilitaryFactory.com: Izhmash Saiga-12
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: Saiga-12, OperatorsQuote, Operates: Saiga-12, Operators
[ Iraq; Russia; United States ]
MilitaryFactory.com: PP-19 Bizon (Bison)
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: PP-19 Bizon, OperatorsQuote, Operates: PP-19 Bizon, Operators
[ Russia ]
MilitaryFactory.com: KBP GSh-18
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: GSh-18, OperatorsQuote, Operates: GSh-18, Operators
[ Russia; Syria ]
MilitaryFactory.com: KBP AGS-30 AGL
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: AGS-30, OperatorsQuote, Operates: AGS-30, Operators
[ Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; India; Iraq; Russia ]
MilitaryFactory.com: RPG-32 (Hashim)
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: RPG-32, OperatorsQuote, Operates: RPG-32, Operators
[ Iraq; Jordan; Russia; United Arab Emirates ]
MilitaryFactory.com: Kalashnikov RPL-20
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: RPL-20, OperatorsQuote, Operates: RPL-20, Operators
[ Russia ]
MilitaryFactory.com: KBP GM-94
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: GM-94, OperatorsQuote, Operates: GM-94, Operators
[ Russia ]
MilitaryFactory.com: Kalashnikov AK-12 (AK-200)
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: AK-12, OperatorsQuote, Operates: AK-12, Operators
[ Qatar; Russia ]
MilitaryFactory.com: ORSIS T-5000
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: ORSIS T-5000, OperatorsQuote, Operates: ORSIS T-5000, Operators
[ China; Iraq; Russia; Saudi Arabia; Syria; Ukraine (captured); Vietnam ]
MilitaryFactory.com: NT Service UAB EDM4S (Sky Wiper)
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: EDM4S, OperatorsQuote, Operates: EDM4S, Operators
[ Lithuania; Russia (captured units); Ukraine ]
MilitaryFactory.com: Sukhoi Su-57 (Felon)
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: Su-57, OperatorsQuote, Operates: Su-57, Operators
[ Russia ]
MilitaryFactory.com: Heckler & Koch HK MP7
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: Heckler and Koch MP7, OperatorsQuote, Operates: Heckler and Koch MP7, Operators
[ Albania; Australia; Austria; Egypt; Germany; Ireland; Italy; Indonesia; Japan; Jordan; Malaysia; Norway; Oman; Russia; South Korea; United Kingdom; United States ]
MilitaryFactory.com: Kord-12.7mm
MilitaryFactory.comOperates: Kord machine gun, OperatorsQuote, Operates: Kord machine gun, Operators
[ Russia ]
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