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
Investment in new defense equipment has exploded in Europe, nearly trebling from $60 billion to $175 billion, and this may only be the start.
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By Craig Caffrey
With all eyes on the spat between the new administration in Washington and its allies in Europe, China quietly released details of its budget plans for 2025.
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By Craig Caffrey
The news of additional defense spending will undoubtedly be welcomed within the UK Defense Ministry, but in truth, it probably does not go far enough.
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