gather intelligence

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F is for “field source,” the SPLC’s term for inside informants it paid to gather intelligence on white-supremacist groups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

While the indictment struggles to identify any actual victims, more than 20 verified donors told The Intercept that using funds to gather intelligence on hate groups was precisely what they expected the organization to do.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Drones can gather intelligence, serve as modern artillery, accompany manned fighters, and patrol the seas in search of targets, among other tasks.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

In its investigation, the Sunday Times said the devices are believed to have been planted by Moscow to try to gather intelligence on the UK's four Vanguard submarines, which carry nuclear missiles.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2025

It is not clear whether he was trying to gather intelligence or provoke war.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin