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reconnaissance

[ri-kon-uh-suhns, -zuhns] / rɪˈkɒn ə səns, -zəns /


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While Anthropic deserves credit for responsible disclosure, the real warning is that AI-driven discovery collapses the time gap between adversary reconnaissance and exploitation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The package will include long-range strike drones, reconnaissance drones, logistics drones and those with maritime capabilities, with many produced by UK-based companies.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The company, which makes the RQ-35 Heidrun External link reconnaissance drone, used in Iran and Ukraine, reported External link fourth-quarter operating profit of $6 million from sales of $48.3 million.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“What’s a captured lad from a bomber crew going to know about a wrecked reconnaissance aircraft?”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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