Defense, Risk & Security
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6/5/09 8:00 am EDT
New publication Edited by Christian Le Mière provides daily insight into worldwide security issues
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IHS Jane’s launches Jane’s Intelligence Weekly, a new publication designed to provide analysis on security issues worldwide. Jane’s Intelligence Weekly delivers insight produced by IHS Jane's global network of contributors and in-house experts. The publication’s analysis is supported by satellite imagery intelligence, as well as quantitative risk assessments provided by Jane's Country Risk Ratings. Regular features will includemore...English -
5/14/09 8:00 am EDTLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An investigation by Fairplay Shipping News has found that rampant growth in Somali piracy is supported by legitimate business, law enforcement and the judiciary. This discovery presents daunting obstacles for international authorities. The investigation by Fairplay Shipping News, a Lloyd’s Register-Fairplay publication, also uncovered that these businesses that are backing Somalian piracy hold Western and Middlemore...English
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4/30/09 8:00 am EDT
Jane’s Industry Quarterly report, The Call of America: Mergers and Acquisitions activity in the defence sector in 2008, and the outlook to 2010
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International interest in the Australian defence market sent deal values and volumes soaring by 200% Jane's Industry Quarterly reveals. Commitment to military modernization in Australia will see defence spending increase by 3% per year until 2018 which is the primary factor driving acquisition activity in the Australian market. Jane’s Industry Quarterly Editor Guy Anderson explained, “Over the last two years Australia hasmore...English -
4/30/09 8:00 am EDT
Jane’s Industry Quarterly report, The Call of America: Mergers and Acquisitions activity in the defence sector in 2008, and the outlook to 2010
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The flow of European companies making acquisitions in the American defence sector became a flood in 2008, accounting for 73% of deal activity by value. Jane’s Industry Quarterly Editor Guy Anderson explained, “2008 also saw the largest defence deal of the decade as Italy’s Finmeccanica finally pushed into America with the $5.2 acquisition of DRS Technologies. There are strong indications that a number of European operators will continuemore...English -
4/27/09 8:00 am EDT
IHS Jane’s Aviation Analyst Chris Yates Comments
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“BAA may not get the asking price they want for Gatwick as bidding closes for the sale of Gatwick Airport,” explained IHS Jane’s Aviation Analyst Chris Yates. “BAA put the facility on the market in September 2008 with a price tag of £2 billion, but industry insiders suggest this was substantially higher than its actual market value.” Bids on the table at the close of bidding on the 27th April 2009 are likely not to exceed the so-calledmore...English -
3/31/09 8:00 am EDT
Jane’s Defence Weekly Correspondent Kosuke Takahashi Reports
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) is preparing to destroy a ballistic missile test-fired from North Korea should a failed launch pose a danger to Japan, Jane's Defence Weekly has reported. “Following a high-level security meeting with Prime Minister Taro Aso on 27th March, Japan's Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada was expected to order the JSDF to activate Japan’s missile defence system to prepare to shoot down the missile or anymore...English -
3/31/09 8:00 am EDT
Allison Puccioni IHS Jane’s Image Analyst
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“Satellite imagery acquired by DigitalGlobe and analysed by Jane's Defence Weekly has revealed that North Korea is nearing the final phases of preparing to launch a rocket from its launch site at Musudan-ni.” Pyongyang is expected to launch the rocket, which it claims is a satellite launch vehicle, some time between 4 and 8 April. “The 26th March image reveals two 60 ft (18.2 m) long camouflaged vehicles that have beenmore...English -
3/26/09 8:00 am EDT
Analysis By Jane’s Intelligence Review
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Commercially available satellite imagery provided to Jane's Intelligence Review on 16th March appeared to confirm North Korea was preparing to launch a space-launch vehicle (SLV) at its Musudan-ni launch site. IHS Jane’s Intelligence Review editor Christian Le Mière explained, “The imagery, captured by DigitalGlobe's Quickbird satellite on 16th March, contrasted with imagery seen by Jane's in February and early March. Comparing the mostmore...English -
3/20/09 8:00 am EDT
Recognising high achievement within the air traffic control (ATC) industry
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IHS Jane’s announced the Winners of the 2009 ATC Global Awards in Amsterdam. All the nominations were of an extremely high standard, highlighting the advances across the air traffic control sector and demonstrating the latest technological solutions available today. The winners represent the best achievements by industry players over the past year. The judges made their selections from nominations includingmore...English -
3/19/09 8:00 am EDT
IHS Jane’s Aviation Analyst Chris Yates Examines The Findings
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The UK Competition Commission has released its long awaited reported on airport ownership which confirms that BAA plc is to be broken up. The airport operator, which currently owns seven airports across the country, has already announced that it will sell London Gatwick. The final Commission report has reaffirmed that BAA must also sell London Stansted and either Glasgow or Edinburgh airport. IHS Jane’smore...English
