Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 110444
Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement
Tabled: 3 February 2026
Answered: 11 February 2026
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 22 January to Question 107733 on Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement, how many Protector RG MK1s are currently in use.
Answer
Luke PollardSixteen Protector RG Mk1 air vehicles have been purchased by the UK, eight of which have been delivered into service, with others remaining in test and evaluation with the manufacturer.