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Unmanned Air Systems

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 19 November 2025UIN 89953

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2025 to Question 38649 on Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement, whether the MQ-9 Reaper is currently in service.

Answered by Luke Pollard

No, the MQ-9 Reaper has retired from service and is replaced by the MQ-9B Protector remotely piloted aircraft.

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