Japan, July 28 -- Japan's Tokyo Fire Department has awarded Airbus Helicopters with a contract for an Airbus H225 following a tender. This new helicopter will replace an older aircraft as part of the organisation's fleet modernisation strategy. This acquisition reinforces the agency's commitment to maintaining high operational readiness across critical missions including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, emergency medical service, and disaster response. The new H225 will be equipped to support urgent lifesaving operations with speed and precision. Its built-in search and rescue mode enables rapid target detection while onboard emergency stretchers provide immediate medical care. A belly-mounted water tank adds aerial firefighting capa...