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reconnaissance

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


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During this month, 10 flights were recorded, all by MQ-4C Triton drones used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Drone countermeasure technologies have been used for detection, reconnaissance and combating unauthorised flights, she said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The divers "are highly trained" and "conducted an extensive reconnaissance with us, and developed a conservative dive plan, considering that no one knew the cave well", Marroni said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Analysts from defence intelligence firm Janes offered a similar assessment, as well as saying there had been a "general increase in US intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance sorties" since February.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“So you need me riding on your back for a reconnaissance mission!”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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