Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UK Ministry of Defence Signs First Protector Order
The RAF plans to operate 16 Protector remotely piloted aircraft, which are based on the General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian.
During 2019 the SkyGuardian/Protector development vehicle was flown to Creech AFB in Nevada to be introduced to RAF personnel that are based there with Nos 13 and 39 Squadrons. (Photo: Royal Air Force)
During 2019 the SkyGuardian/Protector development vehicle was flown to Creech AFB in Nevada to be introduced to RAF personnel that are based there with Nos 13 and 39 Squadrons. (Photo: Royal Air Force)

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced on July 15 that an order had been placed for three General Atomics Protector RG.Mk 1 vehicles for the RAF’s remotely-piloted aircraft system (RPAS) force. The initial contract is worth £65 million ($81.6 million) and includes three ground control stations. The deal includes an option for a further 13 Protector air vehicles to meet the RAF’s planned total requirement for 16.


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