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UK Protector RG Mk1: IOC Not Achieved

Date

30 Jan 2026

Program

Protector RG Mk1 (UK)

Details

Confirmed Protector RG Mk1 has yet to reach Initial Operating Capability programme milestones despite operational deployments.

Source

📰Source article↗

Other Protector RG Mk1 (UK) Events (7)

1 Sept 2020✈️First Flight at RAF Waddington

1 Jul 2021🏆Option Exercised for 13 Additional Aircraft

1 May 2025🎯Military Type Certificate Issued

9 Jun 2025🏆UK PASS Support Contract Signed

14 Jul 2025🎯Entered Service

1 Dec 2025✅UK Protector RG Mk1: FOC Target (Delayed)

31 Dec 2025🎯IOC Missed (Expected 2025)

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