Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has ordered three additional H135s as part of a fleet modernisation programme, bringing the total fleet to 26 aircraft. The most recent H135 delivery was to the Hiroshima Prefectural Police in late 2025.
The new aircraft will be assigned to the Hokkaido, Shimane, and Miyagi Prefectural Police departments and used for patrol, search and rescue, tactical transport, and other law enforcement missions.
There are currently 98 H135s in operation across Japan, with 15 aircraft dedicated to law enforcement. Pilots are trained at Airbus Helicopter Japan’s full flight simulator centre in Kobe.
“We are honoured by the National Police Agency’s continued trust in the H135,” said Jean-Luc Alfonsi, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in Japan. “The H135’s proven reliability and high performance make it the definitive platform for law enforcement. We remain dedicated to providing comprehensive support necessary to ensure the NPA meets its critical mission requirements across Japan.”
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