Canada’s Air Division: Capabilities, Operations and the Future of Tactical Aviation with Major General Chris McKenna

As the Royal Canadian Air Force navigates a rapidly shifting geostrategic landscape, its operational demands have never been greater. In this interview from Global Defence Aviation 2025, Major General Chris McKenna, Commander of 1 Air Division, outlines how Canada’s Air Force is modernising its helicopter fleet, expanding its uncrewed capabilities and preparing for the next generation of tactical aviation. Discover how the RCAF is responding to a record-breaking operational summer, extending the life of the Griffon platform, and laying the groundwork for Arctic-capable systems that will define Canadian air power for decades to come.