Contract for 3 Protector Aircraft and Ground Stations

This refers to the initial UK Ministry of Defence contract awarded to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems in July 2020 for the manufacture and delivery of 3 Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAS, based on the MQ-9B SkyGuardian) and associated ground stations to the Royal Air Force, valued at 65,000,000 GBP. The Protector provides long-endurance reconnaissance, surveillance, and strike capabilities with global reach, supporting RAF operations; this order was later expanded to 16 aircraft.

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Includes option for 13 more aircraft and 4 ground stations, later exercised.