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Janes

Defence and security intelligence analysis

Senior Defence Intelligence Analyst - China & Taiwan

JournalismConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience conducting open-source intelligence research in defence, security, geopolitical, or intelligence-related environments.
  • Strong understanding of military organisation, force structure, military equipment, and defence terminology.
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesise large volumes of information into clear, evidence-based analytical assessments.
  • Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese for reading; speaking is preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • A Master's degree in International Relations, Strategic Studies, War Studies, Defence Studies, Security Studies, Military History, Intelligence Studies, or a closely related field.
  • Ability to work independently on complex research tasks.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining analytical rigour.

Responsibilities

  • Research, verify, and maintain military Order of Battle data for the armed forces of China and Taiwan.
  • Update and enhance military equipment inventory datasets, including identification, classification, and attribution of platforms, systems, and capabilities.
  • Maintain and expand military installation data, including bases, headquarters, training facilities, logistics infrastructure, and operational sites.
  • Produce military capability assessments covering the Chinese People's Liberation Army and Taiwan Armed Forces.
  • Assess military capabilities across land, maritime, air, strategic support, and joint force domains.
  • Contribute to finished intelligence products, customer-facing research, briefings, webinars, and analytical reports.
  • Exploit Chinese, Taiwanese, and international open sources, including official government publications, military media, defence industry reporting, academic literature, satellite imagery, and social media.
  • Translate, interpret, and contextualise Mandarin-language reporting and military documentation.
  • Corroborate information across multiple sources and assess source reliability.
  • Identify intelligence gaps and conduct targeted research to improve dataset coverage and analytical understanding.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience analysing Chinese or Taiwanese military forces.
  • Familiarity with military doctrine, operational concepts, and force employment.
  • Experience using geospatial, imagery, or satellite-based research techniques.
  • Prior experience in defence intelligence, military research, think tanks, academia, or defence industry environments.
  • Mandarin Chinese speaking proficiency.

About the Company

Janes

Defence and security intelligence analysis

Janes provides defense, security, and intelligence information and analysis on defence platforms, missions systems, weapons, and country risk. Its products compile articles, reports, and datasets such as platform profiles and risk assessments, organized into topic sections and supported by imagery, magazines, and newsletters accessible through a digital portal. It differentiates itself through a long-standing, credible reputation and broad coverage with integrated news, analysis, and datasets for decision support. Its goal is to deliver accurate, timely, and comprehensive defense intelligence to help governments, militaries, and defense companies understand threats and technology developments to make informed decisions.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1898

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