MOSCOW, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- A new Russian-Belarusian air defense network will be part of the Commonwealth of Independent States' military structure, officials say.

MOSCOW, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Russia and Belarus signed a military agreement Tuesday, pledging to jointly protect the skies over the two nations.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez closed out the old year in typical style -- by buying more high-tech Mil Mi-28N Night Hunter high-tech attack helicopters from Russia. And Turkey, a NATO member state for more than 50 years, is considering buying them too.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Russia is testing a new missile for its formidable S-400 Triumf air defense system that, if it performs according to its claimed specifications, is the most formidable long-range anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense system in the world.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Russia's front-line long-range strategic nuclear bombers have carried out a new series of major weeklong exercises, the Russian air force announced last week.

MOSCOW, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Past problems with lack of funding for pilot and crew training have led to strange incidents in the Russian air force.

MOSCOW, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- On Aug. 12, Russia traditionally celebrates Air Force Day. Although one Russian pilot was killed and three were taken prisoner during the recent conflict in South Ossetia, the national holiday cannot be crossed out of the calendar.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force has taken over control of the first Space Based Infrared System -- SBIRS -- orbiting missile launch detection system.

MOSCOW, Aug. 1 (UPI) -- The realities of the modern international aircraft industry have compelled major Russian military and civilian manufacturers to enter co-production deals and employ technology developed by American, European and other international companies.