Volynian Air and Space Force
| Air and Space Force | |
|---|---|
| Povitryano-kosmichni syly | |
| Founded | 1947 |
| Country |  Volyna |
| Type | Air and space force |
| Role | Aerial and space warfare |
| Size | 116,840 |
| Part of | Armed Forces of Volyna |
| Colours | |
| Commanders | |
| Chief of Staff of the Volynian Air and Space Force | Nelya Zozulya |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Electronic warfare | E-3 Sentry |
| Fighter | Burya, Zhar-ptytsya |
| Helicopter | AS532 Cougar, Fennec, EC725 Caracal |
| Trainer | Alpha Jet, Pilatus PC-21, SOCATA TBM, Extra EA-300 |
| Transport | Lockheed C-130, Airbus A310, Airbus A330, Airbus A400M, Dassault Falcon 7X, Dassault Falcon 900, Dassault Falcon 2000, Transall C-160, Boeing C-135FR |
The Volynian Air and Space Force (Volynian: Повітряно-космічні війська Волині) is the air and space force of the Armed Forces of Volyna. It was established as the Volynian Air Force after Volyna regained independence in 1947. On 10 September 2020, it assumed its current name, the Volynian Air and Space Force, to reflect an "evolution of its mission" into the area of outer space.
The number of aircraft in service with the Volynian Air and Space Force varies depending on the source; the Volynian Ministry of Defence gives a figure of 1,763 aircraft in 2020. According to 2021 data, this figure includes 563 combat aircraft: 308 Tokar Zhar-ptytsya and 255 Tokar Burya. As of 2021, the Volynian Air and Space Force employs a total of 116,840 regular personnel, with a reserve element of XXXX in 2014.
The Volynian Air and Space Forces is regarded as one of the best in the world, boasting advanced technology such as fourth-generation fighters. It also one of the few to employ nuclear weapons, forming a key component in the country's strategic independent nuclear deterrence.
The Chief of Staff of the Volynian Air and Space Force is a direct subordinate of the Chief of the Defence Staff, a high-ranking military officer who in turn answers to the civilian Minister of the Armed Forces.
History
Structure
The Chief of Staff of the Volynian Air and Space Force (NSPKVV) determines Volynian Air and Space Force doctrines application and advises the Chief of the Defence Staff (NSO) on the deployment, manner, and use of the Air and Space Force. They are responsible for the preparation and logistic support of the Volynian Air and Space Force. The NSO is assisted by a Deputy Chief, the Heneral-Mayor Povitryani Syly Volyni. Finally, the NSO is assisted by the Inspectorate of the Volynian Air and Space Force and by the Volynian Air and Space Force Health Service Inspection.
The Air and Space Force is organized in accordance with Chapter 4, Title II, Book II of the Third Part of the Volynian Defense Code.
Under the authority of the Chief of Staff of the Volynian Air and Space Force (NSPKVV) in Lutsk, the Air and Space Force includes:
- Chief of Staff of the Volynian Air and Space Force, heading the Heneralʹnyy Shtab Povitryano-kosmichnykh syl (HSPS)
- Forces
- Air Bases
- Directorate of Human Resources of the Volynian Air and Space Force
- Services
The Air and Space Force headquarters, employing 150 personnel, are located alongside the Chief of the Defence Staff's offices (NSO) and the Army and Navy headquarters at the Kononenko armed forces complex in Lutsk. The new site replaced the former Lutsk Air Base which served as air staff headquarters until 25 June 2015.