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reconnaissance

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


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Officials involved want to accelerate Europe’s production of vital equipment in fields where Europe lags behind the U.S., including anti-submarine warfare, space and reconnaissance capabilities, in-flight refueling and air mobility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Army awarded AeroVironment a $117 million contract for its P550 Group two aircraft, a reconnaissance drone.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

“Because I’ve snooped around a lot. Gone on reconnaissance missions. Paid off informants. I’m real nosy when it comes to presents.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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