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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.
| Title | Buyer | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK PASS Support and Sustainment Contract | UK Ministry of Defence | — | 9 Jun 2025 | active |
| UK Protector Training System | UK Ministry of Defence | GBP 95.0M | 15 Sept 2023 | awarded |
| UK Protector Ground Control | UK Ministry of Defence | GBP 150.0M | 1 Apr 2022 | completed |
| UK Protector RG Mk1 Production | UK Ministry of Defence | GBP 500.0M | 1 Jul 2021 | awarded |
| Production and Delivery of Protector CAN | UK Ministry of Defence | GBP 343.6M | 27 May 2020 | awarded |
| Protector UAS Technical Support and Evaluation | UK Ministry of Defence | GBP 3.0M | 16 Aug 2018 | awarded |
| UNDEFINITIZED CONTRACT ACTION FOR FMS UK MQ-9B PROTECTOR | Department of the Air Force | USD 304.9M | 30 Mar 2018 | awarded |
| UNITED KINGDOM MQ-9 SPARE PARTS AND SUPPORT | Department of the Air Force | USD 15.0M | 25 Jul 2014 | completed |
| Contract for 3 Protector Aircraft and Ground Stations | UK Ministry of Defence | GBP 65.0M | — | awarded |