Protector RG Mk1 enters service as Royal Air Force’s first remotely piloted aircraft
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This Monday, June 16, 2025, when the aeronautical planet had its eyes on the inauguration of the Salon du Bourget the Royal Air Force officially accepted a new aircraft in service. The drone MALE General Atomics Protector RG.1 began its operating career at the N°31 Squadron, after just under two years [...] This content Entry into service of the drone General Atomics Protector RG.1. was first published on legendary aircraft.net - Encyclopaedia o…
Protector RG Mk1 enters service as Royal Air Force’s first remotely piloted aircraft
Protector recently completed a flight from RAF Waddington to RAF Marham, marking a key step in its operational development. Further testing is scheduled throughout the summer ahead of the planned transition from the RAF’s Reaper platform to Protector in 2025. The Protector programme introduces a new generation RPAS for the UK, designed to operate in all classes of airspace. It will replace the Reaper system and provide enhanced capability across…
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