Wappenham, UK, May 2025: SPX Communications Technologies announces its participation in a new deal between the UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) and Airbus Helicopters. In an initial phase of its fleet renewal programme, NPAS has ordered seven Airbus H135 helicopters, which will be equipped with data link capabilities from SPX Communications Technologies.
“With over 100 calls for air support each day, the National Police Air Service plays a unique and valuable role in saving lives, disrupting criminality and protecting communities,” said NPAS Chief Operating Officer and Accountable Manager Chief Superintendent Vicki White.
Colin Waite, UK Police Business Development Manager at SPX Communications Technologies, added: “We’re proud to support this important collaboration between NPAS and Airbus. Reliable, real-time data is critical to modern policing and emergency response – and that’s exactly what our technology enables.”
About SPX Communication Technologies – ECS
Enterprise Control Systems (ECS), part of SPX Technologies’ Communication Technologies Platform, innovates specialised technologies within the Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum to ensure a smarter, more secure future for all.
SPX Communication Technologies’ Tactical Data Link portfolio allows police, military, border guard, intelligence, security and search and rescue organisations to effectively conduct airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. They can manage video and data securely across networks and reliably transfer data between enabled aircraft and ground users over long distances in congested RF environments.
Combining decades of technology innovation and expertise with agile and collaborative teams, SPX Communication Technologies delivers sustainable and exceptional results to customers across the globe – including Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. For more information visit on SPX Communication Technologies’ Tactical Data Links, visit: Secure Tactical Data Links – SPX Communication Technologies
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