Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 72255

Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, from when will Protector be certified to operate in Class A to C airspace.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

As a military registered air system, Protector RG Mk1 only requires certification by the Military Aviation Authority, who issued the Military Type Certificate for the air system in April 2025. Protector is already capable of operating in Class A and C air...

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