Craig Caffrey

Director, Defense Data and Analysis

London

Summary

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

Prior to joining Aviation Week 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
Germany's 2027 defense budget jumps 32.7% to $175.5 billion, making it NATO's second largest spender after the U.S.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Craig Caffrey
Collaborative combat aircraft are set to become major military aircraft production items.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Craig Caffrey
Germany seeks a record €139.6 billion defense budget for 2027, citing air defense, military space and munitions supply as core priorities.
Budget, Policy & Operations