Tag: Protector RPAS
Royal Air Force takes delivery of first MQ-9B Protector RPAS
The first Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system was officially handed over to the Royal Air Force after it completed...
UK’s Protector RPAS wraps up key test campaign in the US
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has completed key system-level tests for the new Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS)...
Royal Air Force stands up second Protector RPAS squadron
The second Royal Air Force squadron to operate the new Protector RG Mk1 aircraft has been revealed as XIII Squadron.
Pre-production Protector RPAS flies in UK skies for first time
A pre-production example of the Royal Air Force's new Protector remotely piloted aircraft has taken to the UK skies as part of...
Royal Air Force orders additional 13 Protector RPAS under $268M contract
The 13 units ordered from GA-ASI will be joining the first three ordered in July 2020.
GA-ASI to send Protector RPAS to UK for summer deployment with...
During its stay in the UK, the SkyGuardian will participate in Joint Warrior and undertake capability demonstrations to partners and allies.
UK’s first Protector RPAS takes to the skies ahead of 2023...
Protector RG Mk1s are replacing the MQ-9A Reapers currently in service with the Royal Air Force.
UK and Belgium sign agreement on MQ-9B collaboration
Future MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) operators, the UK and Belgium, have agreed a bilateral statement of intent (SoI) that will...
UK signs £65m contract for first three Protector RPAS
The UK plans to buy up to 16 Protector RPAS with Brimstone missiles and Paveway bombs
