Protector RG Mk1

The Protector RG Mk1 is a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for the UK Royal Air Force, based on the MQ-9B SkyGuardian. It provides armed intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) with precision strike capabilities using weapons like Paveway IV bombs and Brimstone 3 missiles. Key features include over 40 hours endurance, detect-and-avoid technology for non-segregated airspace operations, and certification to manned aircraft standards.