Russian intelligence aviation is so weak that it is not able to “answer reciprocity” on the flights of intelligence aircraft and drones of NATO countries along Russian borders, approves the Polish edition of Defence24.
“Separate Russian intelligence aircraft, such as IL-20, very old and very little (literally several or dozen are good). The current Russian units of air intelligence – only the shadow of this type of aviation times of the USSR,” the publication says.
It also tells there that “a little better Russia has a situation with tactical intelligence aircraft, such as SU-24MR (their several dozen)”, but it is noted that the lattes are intended for intelligence during the battle of direct flight Above the territory of the enemy, and not patrolling its borders. “
Defence24 writes that the reconnaissance activities of the Air Force (Air Force) of NATO countries and Sweden around the Kaliningrad region are extremely important for the security of Poland. “It provides a constant flow of information about the Russian armed forces in the area and gives hope for early detection of possible Russian preparations for unexpected military operations,” is the publication.
In August, the Defence24 portal wrote that the Russian Air Force is located in the “last moment before the great regress.” “The military-air forces of the Russian Federation continue to remain the second largest air-air forces of the world, but every year their position is becoming weaker. Hundreds of aircraft inherited from the Soviet Union will inevitably be forced to stop the service, and their nothing will replace. By financial and technical reasons, as well as due to the weakness of the Russian industry, “said the publication publishing.