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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

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

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

He added: "Part of the idea of reconnaissance is you remain unseen."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Sergeant Simpson said that, because of Gearhart’s training, they were using our squad on long-range reconnaissance.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers




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