Canada to buy three King Airs for ISR

摘要

CANADA'S Department of National Defence (DND) has confirmed that it is planning to acquire three new Beechcraft King Air 350ER aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) to provide a manned airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (MAISR) capability in support of Canadian special operations forces. The proposal was confirmed in a statement by the DND on July 12. The aircraft and associated mission systems will be acquired through the US Foreign Military Sales programme. Equipment fit will include advanced military sensors and secure communications equipment.