Key Takeaways
- Airbus secured an order for three H135 helicopters from Japan’s NPA.
- Latest acquisition reinforces partnership with NPA.
- H135s to be deployed for multi-role law enforcement, search and rescue, and tactical transport.
Airbus Secures Order for Japan's National Police Agency
Helicopter Fleet Modernization Program Expands with New Acquisition
Airbus Helicopters has secured an order from Japan’s National Police Agency for three H135 helicopters as part of its ongoing fleet modernization program. The latest acquisition reinforces Airbus’ long-standing partnership with NPA, which brings the agency’s total Airbus fleet to 26 units. According to Breaking Defense, the H135s will be deployed to conduct multi-role law enforcement missions, search and rescue, and tactical transport. This order comes after Airbus delivered a H135 to the Hiroshima Prefectural Police in late 2025. Currently, 98 H135s are in operation across Japan, with 15 units dedicated to law enforcement.
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