reconnaissance

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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

CBS News last week reported that multiple Iranian aircraft were parked on a Pakistani airfield, including an Iranian air force RC-130, a reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The prosecution said reconnaissance of Zeraati began in March 2023 when Stana was stopped by police in a rear communal garden at Zeraati's address in Wimbledon, having flown in from Bucharest.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Major drone manufacturers AeroVironment, Textron, Tekever and Boeing-owned Insitu already use the technology and, in January, the Pentagon ordered sensors for an unmanned reconnaissance craft to support what it called an urgent operational need.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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