1st Radio Technical Brigade Patch 7×9,5cm – Ukrainian Air Force PVC Insignia

1st Radio Technical Brigade Patch 7×9,5cm — original PVC insignia representing the 1st Radio-Technical Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force. Made from durable PVC and sized 7×9,5 cm, this patch includes a hook backing for secure placement on uniforms, jackets, and communications gear.

The brigade is tasked with radar surveillance, airspace monitoring, and early warning functions critical to Ukraine’s air defense network. Personnel wearing this patch operate radar stations, detection systems, and command posts that provide situational awareness and targeting data to air defense forces.

Historical Background – 1st Radio-Technical Brigade:

The 1st Radio-Technical Brigade is a key component of Ukraine’s Air Force Command. Based in Odessa, this brigade operates a wide network of radar stations and electronic surveillance systems that cover Ukraine’s airspace, especially over the Black Sea and southern regions.

The unit was originally formed from Soviet-era air defense structures and has been fully adapted to Ukraine’s post-independence defense needs. Since 2014, the brigade has been actively engaged in monitoring regional airspace and coordinating alerts for both military and civilian sectors.

During the full-scale war, the 1st Brigade has played a crucial role in tracking cruise missiles, drones, and hostile aircraft, feeding critical data to Ukrainian air defense systems such as NASAMS, S-300, and IRIS-T.

This patch is an original Ukrainian-made insignia worn by operators and specialists serving in one of the most vital electronic surveillance formations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.