reconnaissance

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Bases in Europe house critical U.S. intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The Anglians are an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance group that push out ahead of other troops to find enemy positions.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The drones are capable of strikes but are only being used for reconnaissance, said Nigerian Major General Samaila Uba.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

The U.S. military is deploying advanced technology, including autonomous drones and reconnaissance, from companies like Boeing and RTX to counter sea mines.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

On that day, US reconnaissance aircraft flying from bases in Japan and outfitted with special detection equipment picked up signs of nuclear debris in the atmosphere.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau