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<p>Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) have played a vital role in supporting
UK and coalition forces in Afghanistan. On current plans, in line with the withdrawal
of UK combat troops, all of the UK Reaper RPAS will be withdrawn from Afghanistan
by the end of the year. Her Majesty's Government has been clear it plans to retain
the Reaper RPAS, principally for its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
capabilities. Reaper can be utilised in a variety of environments and roles and has
recently been deployed to support operations the Middle East</p><p> </p>
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