UK Protector Training System

The 'UK Protector Training System' contract, valued at 95 million GBP, supports training for the Royal Air Force's Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) fleet as part of the UK Protector Availability and Support Solution (UK PASS). It provides logistics, sustainment, maintenance, spares, ground control stations, and synthetic training environments to transition from development to operational readiness and crew training. Related efforts include the Future ISTAR and Rear Crew Training System (FIRCTS), a £300m contract awarded to Ascent Flight Training for mission aircrew training on platforms like Protector using simulators and upgraded aircraft.