Aircraft
France Takes Delivery of First ISR King Air 350
The Armée de l’Air is expected to receive eight special-mission King Air 350s for a range of reconnaissance duties.
The King Air 350 ALSR accommodates many of its sensor systems in a large belly fairing. (Photo: DGA)
The King Air 350 ALSR accommodates many of its sensor systems in a large belly fairing. (Photo: DGA)

France’s military procurement agency, the Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA), has taken delivery of the first Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft modified for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) duties. The handover occurred on July 31 and was announced a few days later.