Terrorists in India attack could be local Nov 28, 2008
British-based Jane's Information Group said it thought the attackers could be Indian but that taking hostages suggested a wider anti-Western agenda. "Until now, terrorist attacks in India have targeted civilians, often in busy market or commercial areas, and in communally sensitive areas with the intention to foment unrest between Hindu and Muslim communities," said Urmila Venugopalan, Jane's South Asia analyst. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
India's day of reckoning Nov 28, 2008
As Jane's Information Group in Britain reported in its Country Risk Daily Report: "From a tactical perspective, most terrorist attacks in India have been carried out through the use of improvised explosive devices planted on bicycles, motorcycles and cars, and triggered by timers or mobile telephones." ... The assessment by Jane's Information Group also emphasised that the apparent focus on killing or capturing foreign businesspeople, specifically US and British nationals, had not occurred... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Indian navy destroys pirate boat Nov 20, 2008
The pirates will go somewhere we are not, he told shipping weekly Fairplay, part of Jane's Information Group. If we patrol the Gulf of Aden then they will go to Mogadishu. (Globe and Mail)
Safety and labor concerns tarnish the Qantas image Oct 17, 2008
But Chris Yates, an aviation analyst with Jane's Information Group in London, said many national airlines have their major maintenance work done offshore with no adverse effect on safety. "It's less expensive and therefore it protects the viability and the profitability of the national carrier," Yates said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Global Insight bought in deal worth $200m Sep 19, 2008
The company, which employs about 4,000 people around the world, owns several other research brands, including London-based defense specialist Jane's Information Group and IHS Herold of Norwalk, Conn. another energy research firm. (Boston Globe)
N. Korea has quietly built long-range missile base Sep 12, 2008
Construction on the site on North Korea's west coast began at least eight years ago, according to Joseph S. Bermudez, Jr., senior analyst with Jane's Information Group, and Tim Brown with , a private satellite imagery analysis company. Bermudez first located the site in early spring and they have tracked its construction using commercial and unclassified satellite imagery. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
U.S. easily top military spender Sep 4, 2008
Jane's Information Group says U.S. military spending of just under $700-billion a year is almost nine times that of the next-biggest spender, Britain, which sports a budget of $79. 27-billion. (Globe and Mail)
Long wait for answers Aug 21, 2008
After the death of 153 people in Spain's worst aviation disaster for 25 years, Chris Yates, aviation analyst for Jane's Information Group, says it could be some time before definitive answers can be found. Helicopters were called in to dump water on the plane, which was ablaze. (BBC News)
More European companies expected to buy U.S. defense contractors Jun 27, 2008
"Four key factors underlie this assessment," said Matthew Smith, a defense economics analyst at Jane's Information Group. "The cost of the military is rising, the political will to reduce spending is nonexistent, the security environment remains challenging and, despite current economic concern, the U.S. can afford it.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Chill sets in over US arms sting Jun 16, 2008
"When you have al-Kassar last year and Viktor Bout this year caught in strikingly similar sting operations, a pattern clearly emerges," says Anthony Davis, a security analyst with Jane's Information Group. That pattern is precisely why the US is on a collision course with Russia, where many surface-to-air missiles are manufactured and later somehow find their way onto black markets. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Iraq seen as more stable than Afghanistan - report Mar 26, 2008
The report by the British-based Jane's Information Group ranked Afghanistan as the world's third most-unstable country after the Gaza Strip and West Bank, and Somalia. By contrast, Iraq was at No. 22 where it appeared among several African countries including Niger, Nigeria, Burundi and Equatorial Guinea. (AlertNet)
Afghanistan named third most volatile country Mar 25, 2008
While Iraq ranked at No. 22, thanks to lower violence, the presence of a large US-led international force and an economy buoyed by high oil prices, only the Gaza Strip and West Bank, and Somalia topped Afghanistan, according to the report by Jane's Information Group. Another report published yesterday said Afghanistan was being deprived of $US10 billion ($10. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
IHS buys British company Mar 15, 2008
Englewood-based IHS (NYSE: IHS), a publisher of information and parent of Jane's Information Group, now owns JFA International. Founded in 2003, JFA has a product line that is geared toward the oil industry. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
* US abandons plan to let Taiwan build anti-sub aircraft Mar 4, 2008
In a letter to the Taipei Times printed today, a defense correspondent with Jane's Information Group, Reuben Johnson, alleges that the technology could fall into Chinese hands and render Taiwan's Mirage 2000 aircraft useless. Ministry spokeswoman Chih Yu-lan () told the Taipei Times that France signed a confidential contract with Taiwan when it sold Mirage fighters to the country in 1992. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* LETTERS: French deal helps no one Mar 4, 2008
Defense correspondent, Russia/CIS, Central Europe and Latin America, Jane's Information Group. Kiev, Ukraine This story has been viewed 488 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mutual Funds &Personal Finance Feb 26, 2008
IHS beefed up its security data with June's buy of Jane's Information Group. "IHS' subscription-based business gives it a recurring revenue stream," Fording said. (Investors Business Daily)
US needs more jaw and less war with Iran: analysts Oct 21, 2007
"The United States could take care of Iran militarily in short order," said Alex Vatanka, Iran analyst at Jane's Information Group. "But it's still not useful for policymakers to use this kind of alarmist talk, even if Bush feels that Iran is an urgent issue that needs to be dealt with in his remaining time in office," he said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Who's who in Thailand's Muslim insurgency Sep 8, 2007
(Sources: Jane's Information Group, the International Crisis Group, and Asia Times Online data. (Copyright 2007 Asia Times Online Ltd. All rights reserved. (Asia Times Online)
Russia selling new sniper rifles to Venezuela Aug 16, 2007
Venezuela has about 34,000 soldiers in its army and 23,000 in its national guard, according to estimates by Jane's Information Group, which analyzes military forces and regional risks ... Mark Joyce, the Americas editor for Jane's Country Risk, part of Jane's Information Group, said that a purchase of thousands of sniper rifles would fit with the ongoing defense reorganization in Venezuela under Chvez. (International Herald Tribune)
Colo. company buys Jane's Information Group Jul 29, 2007
company buys Jane's Information Group - The Denver Business Journal ... company buys Jane's Information Group ... Information provider said Tuesday it purchased London-based Jane's Information Group, which provides information to the defense industry and governments, from Toronto-based The. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
IHS predicts bigger growth Jun 20, 2007
The Englewood information company, which last week announced the purchase of London-based Jane's Information Group, now expects revenue growth of 20 percent to 22 percent for the fiscal year ending Nov. 30. IHS (NYSE: IHS) made the revised forecast after releasing its second-quarter financials, which showed a 17 percent increase in revenue, to $154. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Wednesday's Stocks to Watch Jun 13, 2007
IHS Inc. () said it acquired Jane's Information Group from Woodbridge Co. through the issuance of about $183. 5 million in IHS shares. (Fox News)
Woodbridge sells Jane's publications to IHS Jun 13, 2007
Woodbridge Co. Ltd. is selling Jane's Information Group, the provider of authoritative military and geopolitical information, to IHS Inc. of Colorado for about $183. 5-million (U.S.) in common stock. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Shaped bombs magnify attacks Jun 11, 2007
According to Charles Heyman, a defence analyst with the UK-based Jane's Information Group, convoys and patrols are the Achilles heel of the modern army. The insurgents, he says, have learnt that military vehicles have the heaviest armour along the under-body, in areas where they are traditionally most likely to be struck. (BBC News -- South Asia)
North Korea Fires Missiles as Part of Routine Exercises, South Korea Says May 27, 2007
The Chinese-built Silkworm is an anti-ship cruise missile mounted on a mobile launcher and usually deployed for coastal defense, according to Jane's Information Group. It has a range of 95 kilometers. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Lebanon battles enter 3rd day May 22, 2007
Though Syria has claimed Fatah al-Islam is connected to the terror group, Lebanese Interior Minister Hasan al-Sabaa has described Fatah al-Islam as "part of the Syrian intelligence-security apparatus," according to Jane's Information Group, which provides analysis on international security matters. Lebanon's economy minister on Monday asked for money and resources to help Lebanese forces battling the militants. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Camp conditions 'breeding ground' for militants May 22, 2007
Though Syria has claimed Fatah al-Islam is connected to the terror group, Lebanese Interior Minister Hasan al-Sabaa has described Fatah al-Islam as "part of the Syrian intelligence-security apparatus," according to Jane's Information Group, which provides analysis on international security matters. In 2004, a Jordanian military court handed down in-absentia convictions for Shakir al-Abssi -- now the leader of Fatah al-Islam -- and Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in the October 2002 murder of Laurence... (CNN)
Fatih Ozmen: Mystery man behind Sierra Nevada Apr 9, 2007
"Sierra Nevada has some technical chops," said Stephen Trimble, bureau chief of North and South America for the worldwide Jane's Information Group, a defense industry authority. "This isn't a fly-by-night corporation.". (Las Vegas Sun)
Blair links Iran to brutal act of terror Apr 6, 2007
"Military sources have disclosed there are "very strong grounds" to believe that Iran has been behind the training and equipping of insurgents with deadlier bombs. A large crater by the road showed the huge size of the blast that wrecked the Warrior.Local Iraqis appeared on television waving one of the soldier's battered helmets and holding pieces of the vehicle.The main remains of the Warrior had been removed by a Royal Engineer recovery tank and dragged back to the Basra Air Station base about... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Woodbridge shopping Jane's, sources say Apr 5, 2007
Jane's Information Group known for its flagship publication Jane's Defence Weekly, which tracks the military might of nations and is read closely throughout government, academic and intelligence circles is being shopped by its owners, Woodbridge Co. Ltd., sources said. An outright sale could fetch $250-million, though details of the process are not public. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Skynet satellite launch postponed Mar 11, 2007
Bill Sweetman, Jane's Information Group ... "Modern warfare is all about information," said Bill Sweetman, the technology and aerospace editor for Jane's Information Group. (BBC News -- UK)
Secretive force pivotal in Iraq (David R. Sands) Feb 19, 2007
"In one sense, there is a huge amount of freelancing going on all the time in the Iranian system," said Alex Vatanka, an Iran specialist and U.S. security editor for the British-based Jane's Information Group. "It's not one big, homogeneous system." But, he added, if U.S. charges about Iranian arms and financial support to militant Shi'ite militias are true, "It's very doubtful that the Quds Force or any other group would be freelancing without very senior approval on an issue of such obvious... (Washington Times, DC)
Iran tests missiles "able to sink big warships" Feb 8, 2007
The state broadcaster's Web site identified the missile as an anti-ship SSN-4, which Web sites and Jane's information group describe as a ballistic missile that has been around since the 1960s and is fired from submarines when on the surface. The Web sites say the SSN-4 has a range of up to 550 km or more. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Thai coup leaders seek change of course with police shakeup Feb 8, 2007
"DSI linked Jehna to the Bangkok bombings pretty quickly and other intelligence agencies have talked about a southern connection for weeks," says Anthony Davis, an analyst with Jane's Information Group, a security trade magazine group. "It's unclear if Kowit was incompetent or just toeing the line Surayud and Sonthi put out right after the bombings.". (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Hot shot?How America's new heat-ray gun might fare in the field Jan 27, 2007
Bill Sweetman, technology and aerospace editor for Jane's Information Group, believes the primary purpose of the heat-ray gun will be to disperse a crowd which could be concealing gunmen ... " Such a weapon also has the potential to cause panic and deadly stampedes, Dr Wright says. He is also concerned that America is developing weapons of "tuneable lethality" whereby "you can tune in the amount of pain the weapon provides, from heating to death". Put to the test Alan Fischer, media relations... (BBC News -- Science)
Lawmakers Weigh Involvement in Somalia's Future Jan 22, 2007
"Perception is everything here. And the perception was, once again, the U.S was interfering in Somalia," said Dave Hartwell, Africa specialist for Jane's Information Group, an international intelligence and analysis firm. Any assistance now must be done with careful diplomacy, observers say, keeping in mind that the political players of today may not be the leaders of Somalia tomorrow. (FOX News)
