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
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Recent Examples of reconnaissance
The Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), cited a source Wednesday as saying that the drone operated by the IRGC successfully transmitted reconnaissance photos to its command center before suffering a loss of communication.
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Greg Norman-Diamond , Liz Friden, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Besides Bombadier, other major aircraft manufacturers in Canada include De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, which makes turboprop planes and aircraft designed for maritime patrols and reconnaissance, and European aerospace giant Airbus.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the Ukrainian military news outlet Militarnyi, the robot was a reconnaissance-strike ground unit dubbed Droid TW, built by Ukrainian defense company DevDroid.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Unmanned aircraft systems of various sizes and designs are proving resilient at performing reconnaissance over large expanses of ocean, with range and endurance exceeding human limitations.
—Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Greg Norman-Diamond , Liz Friden, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Besides Bombadier, other major aircraft manufacturers in Canada include De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, which makes turboprop planes and aircraft designed for maritime patrols and reconnaissance, and European aerospace giant Airbus.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the Ukrainian military news outlet Militarnyi, the robot was a reconnaissance-strike ground unit dubbed Droid TW, built by Ukrainian defense company DevDroid.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Unmanned aircraft systems of various sizes and designs are proving resilient at performing reconnaissance over large expanses of ocean, with range and endurance exceeding human limitations.
—Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconnaissance
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The new migration legislation would also enhance border control surveillance operations and strengthen cooperative efforts with European Union agencies, the Associated Press reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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At this point, the best lead for authorities appears to be the surveillance footage, experts say.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Colorado is building up its system of 76 airports, investing $12 million for projects ranging from an observation area to safety upgrades.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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From Weiss Field, the group of about 500 teens marched to Veterans Plaza just over a mile away near downtown Waukegan, where observations are held for Memorial Day, Veterans Day and other holidays.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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