GA-ASI Completes Series of System Level Tests for Protector
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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The first Protector is expected to complete its test and evaluation program late 2022 and arrive in the U.K. in 2023.
Key Points:
- The first Protector is expected to complete its test and evaluation program late 2022 and arrive in the U.K. in 2023.
- The recently completed tests include Full-Scale Static Strength, High-Intensity Radiated Frequency (HIRF) and Environmental Testing.
- The test program also included the Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation on Ordnance (HERO) testing for the Protector weapons load-out.
- "We're proud to see the design concepts of MQ-9B be proven in operational environments bringing the Protector system one step closer to fielding with our RAF partner."