reconnaissance
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By the time of my visit, that brigade had put about 100 soldiers through a monthlong course focused on electronic warfare, the use of drones for reconnaissance and strikes, countering drones and tactics, says Maj.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
During World War Two he served as a reconnaissance pilot in the Royal Air Force, then in the late 1940s emigrated to Canada.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 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
“Mr. President, I have received word from the CIA that the U-2 reconnaissance plane I mentioned yesterday is still missing,” Goodpaster said.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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