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Entered Service

Date

14 Jul 2025

Program

Protector RG Mk1 (UK)

Details

RAF Protector RG Mk1 entered service, providing ISTAR and strike capabilities from RAF Waddington.

Source

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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

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

31 Dec 2025🎯IOC Missed (Expected 2025)

30 Jan 2026🎯UK Protector RG Mk1: IOC Not Achieved

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