gather intelligence

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Setting up in Cairo in May 1943, Young’s brief was to cultivate local spy networks; gather intelligence; insert agents and operatives in Greece to guide the commandos; sabotage enemy infrastructure; and prepare for D-Day.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

They were originally intended to help forces gather intelligence to prevent crime, and safeguard vulnerable people.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

Washington wanted a special operations unit made up of volunteers who could both fight and gather intelligence “by water or by land, by night or by day.”

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen