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Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 30 January 2026UIN 107733

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the MQ-9B Protector has reached Initial Operating Capability.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Protector RG Mk1 has yet to reach Initial Operating Capability programme milestones. Protector has already deployed on operations and is providing valuable Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance support.

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