In late 2013, the Russian Frontal Aviation reverted to its pre-2009 regimental/divisional/Air Army set-up inherited from the Cold War-era. The Russian Air and Air Defence Commands (A&ADCs) will revert back to the four separate Air and Air Defence Armies that had existed until 2009. The 1st Air and Air Defence Command being transformed into the 6th Air Army, the 2nd as the 14th Air Army, the 3rd as the 11th Air Army and the 4th as the 4th Air Army.

Another major change will see the merging of the Russian Air Force with the Space Forces, under one command, to be known as the Russian Air Force and Space Forces.

The Frontal Aviation has also reported a substantial increase in its surface strike capabilities thanks to the large deliveries of new-build true multi-role tactical fighters, capable of deploying guided air-to-surface munitions such as the Su-30M2, Su-34, Su-30SM and Su-35S, with an additional quantity of Su-27SM3s and MiG-29SMTs expected in the near future.

Russian Eastern Military District. 11th Air and Air Defence Army, Khabarovsk

Source — Easternorbat.com