Airbus has announced that The Ministries of Interior for the states of Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in Germany have jointly placed orders for two Airbus H145 helicopters each, marking a significant upgrade for their respective police forces. These orders follow a collaborative European tender that was initiated in August 2022. The H145 helicopters will replace the aging EC135 and MD902 helicopters currently in service in the two states.
The newly ordered H145 helicopters will feature state-of-the-art police configurations, including the latest generation of police mission equipment. Additionally, they will be equipped with Bambi Buckets for firefighting capabilities, enhancing their versatility in various law enforcement and emergency response scenarios.