Synonyms of reconnaissance

reconnaissance

noun

as in surveillance

military activity in which soldiers, airplanes, etc., are sent to find out information about an enemy

There are two helicopters available for reconnaissance.

reconnaissance missions

Related Words

• surveillance
• observation
• spying
• espionage
• counterintelligence
• counterespionage
• intelligence
• cloak-and-dagger
• wiretapping
• eavesdropping
• bugging
• tradecraft
• goods
• lowdown
• dope

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reconnaissance

For military drones, a reliable navigation system is essential because combat and reconnaissance drones must be able to reach their targets with absolute precision. — New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026

Know More The 10-hour hack started when the (human) bad guy deployed an AI agent to do reconnaissance to figure out how to breach the company. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

China has invested in cutting-edge intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (collectively known as ISR), as well as electronic warfare systems, drones, and missiles. — Holmes Liao, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Beijing allegedly uses the information to further its position in territorial disputes and provide maritime reconnaissance and early-warning indications of foreign military targets. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026