Craig Caffrey

Director, Defense Data and Analysis

London

Summary

Craig is the head of Aviation Week Network's defense data team responsible for managing the company’s defense-related databases and leading on consultancy projects.

Prior to joining Aviation Week Network in March 2019, Craig spent 12 years at Jane’s, as lead analyst and consultant for military aircraft markets and later for global defense-spending trends focusing on Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. He has extensive consulting experience on behalf of both government and industry clients.
Craig has a degree in History and Politics from the University of Leicester and a Master’s in Intelligence and International Security from King’s College London.

Articles

By Craig Caffrey
The U.S. FY27 defense budget request aims to outspend the next 17 nations combined amid global military spending surges.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Craig Caffrey
Germany has massive defense spending plans. Here’s what they look like.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Craig Caffrey
Conditions appear highly supportive of a mini defense boom in the Gulf, with budget revisions expected through the course of 2026.
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