patrol

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Beginning with signals intelligence, and satellite and electronic surveillance of activity in the strait, such a mission would likely include maritime patrol aircraft and drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Lee Morley, AA expert patrol, told the BBC: "Some people may have changed their plans from travelling overseas and therefore travelling closer to home."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

But they had to part quickly before they were spotted by the North Korean and Chinese border guards on patrol.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Officers Joshua Wolak and Dorian Zhou joined in the search, along with several others from the nearby Northeast patrol station.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Probably the DNR, out on polar bear patrol.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz