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@MilHistNow Feb 20, 2026

On this day in 1959, the Canadian government abruptly cancels the Avro Arrow program. All prototypes of the space-aged super-sonic interceptor are ordered destroyed. In Canadian aerospace circles, Feb. 20, 1959 will be remembered as “Black Friday” See: https://militaryhistorynow.com/2019/02/14/the-avro-arrow-10-surprising-facts-about-cana…

On this day in 1959, the Canadian government abruptly cancels the Avro Arrow program. All prototypes of the space-aged super-sonic interceptor are ordered destroyed. In Canadian aerospace circles, Feb…

@MilHistNow Feb 20, 2026

On this day in 1864, Union and Confederate armies clash outside Jacksonville, Florida. The Battle of Olustee is the only major engagement of the U.S. Civil War fought in the state. It is a Rebel victory….

On this day in 1864, Union and Confederate armies clash outside Jacksonville, Florida. The Battle of Olustee is the only major engagement of the U.S. Civil War fought in the state. It is a Rebel victo…

@MilHistNow Feb 20, 2026

On this day in 1971, the U.S. gov’s Emergency Broadcast System accidentally orders radio & TV stations nationwide to alert the public that a nuclear attack is underway. Remarkably, panic does NOT ensue; 80 per cent of broadcasters either ignore the warning or miss it entirely….

On this day in 1971, the U.S. gov’s Emergency Broadcast System accidentally orders radio & TV stations nationwide to alert the public that a nuclear attack is underway. Remarkably, panic does NOT ensu…

@sentdefender Feb 20, 2026

A U. S. Navy P-8A “Poseidon” operating out of Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy has descended just east of the Strait of Gibraltar as USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group enters the Mediterranean Sea for the second time on this deployment. pic….

A U. S. Navy P-8A “Poseidon” operating out of Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy has descended just east of the Strait of Gibraltar as USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group enters the Mediterranean …

Stuart Braun Feb 20, 2026

Weaned off Putin’s gas, Europe now addicted to US LNG

The EU is set to cut off Russian gas supplies in 2027. However, its promise to diversify and transition to renewables is under threat as LNG shipped from the US floods the bloc….

@MilHistNow Feb 20, 2026

Today in 1944, the Allies begin a six-day bomber blitz against German aircraft production that also seeks to lure the Luftwaffe into a decisive showdown. 400 Allied planes & 2,000 aircrew are lost. Germany loses 250 planes. Despite the cost, ‘The Big Week’ is deemed a success…

Today in 1944, the Allies begin a six-day bomber blitz against German aircraft production that also seeks to lure the Luftwaffe into a decisive showdown. 400 Allied planes & 2,000 aircrew are lost. Ge…

@MEMRIReports Feb 20, 2026

British Activist Rahmeh Aladwan: It Is Obligatory for Muslims to Wage Jihad for Palestine – Cairo, Amman, and Damascus Are Only a Few Hours Away; The People Must Move Despite the Inaction of Their Leaders and Military…

British Activist Rahmeh Aladwan: It Is Obligatory for Muslims to Wage Jihad for Palestine – Cairo, Amman, and Damascus Are Only a Few Hours Away; The People Must Move Despite the Inaction of Their Lea…

@SpiesVespers Feb 20, 2026

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@SpiesVespers Feb 20, 2026

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amazon.com/Honey-Trapped-Bet…— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Feb 20, 2026…

@SpiesVespers Feb 20, 2026

OTD Feb 20, 1939, a Nazi rally took place at Madison Square Garden (old location). Organized by the German American Bund, more than 20,000 people attended….

OTD Feb 20, 1939, a Nazi rally took place at Madison Square Garden (old location). Organized by the German American Bund, more than 20,000 people attended.— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Feb 20, 2026…

@PjotrSauer Feb 20, 2026

RT by @mikenov: The definitive piece on the tense months/weeks/days before Russia’s full-scale invasion. Who knew what, who didn’t, and who refused to believe it. Fascinating read by @shaunwalker7…

The definitive piece on the tense months/weeks/days before Russia’s full-scale invasion. Who knew what, who didn’t, and who refused to believe it. Fascinating read by @shaunwalker7 https://t.co/PTuybA…

@SpiesVespers Feb 20, 2026

#OTD Feb 20 1939: Japanese first use of the PURPLE machine-generated diplomatic cryptosystem. Intelligence garnered from Purple was codenamed “Magic.”…

#OTD Feb 20 1939: Japanese first use of the PURPLE machine-generated diplomatic cryptosystem. Intelligence garnered from Purple was codenamed “Magic.” — SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Feb 20, 2026…

@SpiesVespers Feb 20, 2026

OTD Feb 20, 1893 Gabrielle Petit born. Belgian woman who spied for Brits during WWI, later viewed as national hero in home country….

OTD Feb 20, 1893 Gabrielle Petit born. Belgian woman who spied for Brits during WWI, later viewed as national hero in home country.— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Feb 20, 2026…

@sentdefender Feb 20, 2026

U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG-72) has activated its automatic identification system (AIS) as it, and likely the entire USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group, conduct their transit of the Strait of Gibraltar from the Atlantic Ocean into… pic….

U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG-72) has activated its automatic identification system (AIS) as it, and likely the entire USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group, …

@mikenov Feb 20, 2026

Former Prince Andrew’s arrest marks the latest royal family crisis

Former Prince Andrew’s arrest marks the latest royal family crisis – YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=Rk6HkLGn…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Feb 20, 2026…

@mikenov Feb 20, 2026

НАЦИОНАЛЬНОСТЬ ПУТИНА!!! ВЫ УПДЁТЕ, УЗНАВ КТО ОН ТАКОЙ!!! – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-pBXeJkmX4…

НАЦИОНАЛЬНОСТЬ ПУТИНА!!! ВЫ УПДЁТЕ, УЗНАВ КТО ОН ТАКОЙ!!! – YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=z-pBXeJk…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Feb 20, 2026…

Hindustan Times Feb 20, 2026

Putin Outsmarts US With Special Balloon After Musk Pulls The Plug On Starlink On Russian Frontlines

Russia is scrambling to restore battlefield connectivity after losing access to Starlink, the satellite network that once powered its drone strikes and comma……

@Mpolymer Feb 20, 2026

RT by @mikenov: I wonder if this book will help us explain why CIA’s analytic cadre has gotten nearly every major call wrong over the last century. It is a dismal record. The American people deserve more. Congressional oversight has totally failed. Mediocrity reigns….

I wonder if this book will help us explain why CIA’s analytic cadre has gotten nearly every major call wrong over the last century. It is a dismal record. The American people deserve more. Congression…

@IDF Feb 20, 2026

❌ANOTHER CEASEFIRE VIOLATION: A terrorist crossed the Yellow Line in southern Gaza and approached IDF troops, posing an imminent threat. The IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist in order to remove the threat….

❌ANOTHER CEASEFIRE VIOLATION: A terrorist crossed the Yellow Line in southern Gaza and approached IDF troops, posing an imminent threat.The IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist in order to remove t…

Shaun Walker,Pip Lev,Ellen Wishart,Frederick O’Brien Feb 20, 2026

A war foretold: how the CIA and MI6 got hold of Putin’s Ukraine plans and why nobody believed them

Drawing on more than 100 interviews with senior intelligence officials and other insiders in multiple countries, this exclusive account details how the US and Britain uncovered Vladimir Putin’s plans …

@SollenbergerRC Feb 20, 2026

RT by @JuliaDavisNews: NEW: I caught the DOJ deleting a record showing Ghislaine Maxwell has potential blackmail on Trump. The document reveals that DOJ gave Maxwell’s lawyers three FBI interviews with an underage Trump accuser that have not been released to the public. pic….

NEW: I caught the DOJ deleting a record showing Ghislaine Maxwell has potential blackmail on Trump. The document reveals that DOJ gave Maxwell’s lawyers three FBI interviews with an underage Trump acc…

@btn_az Feb 20, 2026

RT by @mikenov: ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Azerbaijan at the Center of a New Peace Architecture The global system is undergoing a profound crisis. Old mechanisms of global governance are increasingly unable to respond to new challenges. More than 60 conflicts around the world — from Gaza to the Russia-Ukraine war… pic….

⚡️⚡️⚡️ Azerbaijan at the Center of a New Peace ArchitectureThe global system is undergoing a profound crisis. Old mechanisms of global governance are increasingly unable to respond to new challenges. …

@MEMRIReports Feb 20, 2026

Pinned: Iranian State TV Airs AI-Generated Simulation of USS Abraham Lincoln Aircraft Carrier Being Sunk; Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Warns: A Weapon That Can Send a Warship to the Bottom of the Sea Is More Dangerous Than the Warship…

Iranian State TV Airs AI-Generated Simulation of USS Abraham Lincoln Aircraft Carrier Being Sunk; Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Warns: A Weapon That Can Send a Warship to the Bottom of the Sea Is More D…

@IDF Feb 20, 2026

🇮🇱🤝🇩🇪 Deepening Military Ties: Commander of the German Army concludes his visit to Israel The Commander of the German Army, LTG Christian Freuding, concluded a visit to Israel, hosted by MG Nadav Lotan, Commander of the IDF Ground Forces. For the first time, the two signed a… pic….

🇮🇱🤝🇩🇪 Deepening Military Ties: Commander of the German Army concludes his visit to IsraelThe Commander of the German Army, LTG Christian Freuding, concluded a visit to Israel, hosted by MG Nadav …

@sentdefender Feb 20, 2026

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reports that it detected and tracked two Tu-95s, two Su-35s, and one A-50 with the Russian Air Force operating Thursday, February 19, within the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). In response, NORAD scrambled two F-16s, two F-35s, one E-3, and four KC-135s to intercept, pos…

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reports that it detected and tracked two Tu-95s, two Su-35s, and one A-50 with the Russian Air Force operating Thursday, February 19, within the Al…

@nycjim Feb 20, 2026

RT by @JuliaDavisNews: I am so weary of this: “He told tall tales. Cracked old jokes. Got people to pay money into something he’s named after himself. Hyped up his wife’s movie. Trashed his enemies. Aired familiar grievances. Congratulated himself. Brought along top members of his government and then……

I am so weary of this:”He told tall tales. Cracked old jokes. Got people to pay money into something he’s named after himself. Hyped up his wife’s movie. Trashed his enemies. Aired familiar grievances…

@sentdefender Feb 20, 2026

Another C-5M Super Galaxy arriving now in Europe.

Another C-5M Super Galaxy arriving now in Europe.OSINTdefender (@sentdefender)Wow, three of the U.S. Air Force’s C-5M “Super Galaxy” Strategic Heavy-Lift Aircraft are currently airborne at the same ti…

@carlbildt Feb 20, 2026

Last day of the Global AI Sunnit in Delhi 🇮🇳. It has undoubtedly put the global spotlight on the AI development of the country, as well as the determination of the 🇮🇳 government to use the AI opportunity….

Last day of the Global AI Sunnit in Delhi 🇮🇳. It has undoubtedly put the global spotlight on the AI development of the country, as well as the determination of the 🇮🇳 government to use the AI oppo…

@MilHistNow Feb 20, 2026

On this day in 1942, bombs fall on Port Darwin as Japan launches its first air raid on mainland Australia.

On this day in 1942, bombs fall on Port Darwin as Japan launches its first air raid on mainland Australia.— Military History Now (@MilHistNow) Feb 20, 2026…

@sentdefender Feb 20, 2026

Wow, three of the U.S. Air Force’s C-5M “Super Galaxy” Strategic Heavy-Lift Aircraft are currently airborne at the same time across Europe heading to the Middle East, all while a fourth prepares to cross the Atlantic. pic….

Wow, three of the U.S. Air Force’s C-5M “Super Galaxy” Strategic Heavy-Lift Aircraft are currently airborne at the same time across Europe heading to the Middle East, all while a fourth prepares to cr…

@TheStudyofWar Feb 20, 2026

Western sources tied Putin’s unwillingness to compromise in negotiations to his belief that the Russian economy can continue to support a protracted war, which is consistent with ISW’s longstanding assessment of Putin’s theory of victory. ⬇️ Putin has grossly mismanaged Russia’s economy, which is suffering due to unsustainably high spendi…

Western sources tied Putin’s unwillingness to compromise in negotiations to his belief that the Russian economy can continue to support a protracted war, which is consistent with ISW’s longstanding as…

Sam Kiley Feb 20, 2026

Ukraine war latest: Over 1,000 Kenyans to fight in Putin’s war

At least one Kenyan has died on Ukraine war frontline…

@MEMRIReports Feb 20, 2026

Imam AbdelMoneim Dobal in Ohio Friday Sermon: The Whole World Would Benefit If the Muslims Would Rule the World…

Imam AbdelMoneim Dobal in Ohio Friday Sermon: The Whole World Would Benefit If the Muslims Would Rule the World Video — MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) Feb 20, 2026…

@Robert4787 Feb 20, 2026

Hybrid warfare is designed to stay just below the line- cyber hits, sabotage, pressure campaigns- so responses stay slow and divided. Poland sees it clearly, and NATO’s challenge is matching speed without escalation. #HybridWarfare #NATO #EuropeanSecurity https://www.npr.org/2026/02/18/nx-s1-5702706/russia-hybrid-warfare-poland…

Hybrid warfare is designed to stay just below the line- cyber hits, sabotage, pressure campaigns- so responses stay slow and divided. Poland sees it clearly, and NATO’s challenge is matching speed wit…

Alex Croft Feb 20, 2026

Zelensky tears into Putin over Ukraine peace talks: ‘I don’t need historical s**t’

It comes after further talks between Moscow and Kyiv in Geneva failed to make significant progress…

@Osinttechnical Feb 20, 2026

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https://t.co/yy4pWH6Be4 https://t.co/IKdqIRRi2e— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) February 20, 2026…

@Osinttechnical Feb 20, 2026

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https://t.co/sCCu6DQnVL— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) February 20, 2026…

@Osinttechnical Feb 20, 2026

ADS-B via @flightradar24

ADS-B via @flightradar24— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) February 20, 2026…

@Osinttechnical Feb 20, 2026

The U.S. Air Force continued to operate a major airbridge to the Middle East over the last 24 hours, moving in additional tankers, air defense assets, and fighters as the U.S. prepares for conflict with Iran. pic….

The U.S. Air Force continued to operate a major airbridge to the Middle East over the last 24 hours, moving in additional tankers, air defense assets, and fighters as the U.S. prepares for conflict wi…

Hindustan Times Feb 20, 2026

Putin’s 3rd Iran Shock To Trump: After ‘Hijack Ship’ Drills & Deal, Moscow Now Says…

The Kremlin has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening relations with Iran, while urging all parties in the region to prioritise political and diplomatic sol……

Times Now Feb 20, 2026

LIVE: Obama Arrested? Trump Orders Shocking Move | Tulsi Reveals Charges?

LIVE | Obama In Jail? Shocking Arrest In America On Trump Orders, Tulsi Unveils Charges? US NewsTulsi Gabbard escalated her claims against the Obama-era Inte……

MS NOW Feb 20, 2026

Lawrence: Trump thinks the arrest of Epstein-linked ex-Prince Andrew is ‘a very sad thing’

MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell examines the fallout from former Prince Andrew’s arrest and what it reveals about accountability in the United States for those w……

Eyewitness News ABC7NY Feb 20, 2026

Mamdani’s proposal to raise property taxes angers Queens homeowners

CeFaan Kim spoke to several homeowners in Southeast Queens.https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdanis-proposal-increase-property-taxes-angers-homeowne……

@Robert4787 Feb 20, 2026

Pinned: MISSION OF VENGEANCE! https://amazon.com/dp/B087X9ZGKN …… CIA spymaster Corey Pearson goes undercover and blends in with the tourists to thwart ex-KGB spies plotting a deadly suicide bomber attack- a race against time amidst the stunning backdrop of the Bahamas and Caribbean. #thriller…

MISSION OF VENGEANCE! amazon.com/dp/B087X9ZGKN …… CIA spymaster Corey Pearson goes undercover and blends in with the tourists to thwart ex-KGB spies plotting a deadly suicide bomber attack- a race aga…

@TheStudyofWar Feb 20, 2026

3/ Kremlin officials continue to indicate that Russia’s aims extend beyond simply removing Zelensky to the installation of a pro-Russian puppet government in postwar Ukraine, further undermining the Russian narrative that the demands are only tied to questions of territorial control….

3/ Kremlin officials continue to indicate that Russia’s aims extend beyond simply removing Zelensky to the installation of a pro-Russian puppet government in postwar Ukraine, further undermining the R…

@TheStudyofWar Feb 20, 2026

2/ Senior Kremlin officials continued on February 18 to reject any resolution to Russia’s war that does not capitulate to all of Putin’s maximalist demands, supporting ISW’s assessment and the assessments laid out to Reuters by senior European intelligence officials….

2/ Senior Kremlin officials continued on February 18 to reject any resolution to Russia’s war that does not capitulate to all of Putin’s maximalist demands, supporting ISW’s assessment and the assessm…

@TheStudyofWar Feb 20, 2026

MORE: Putin has repeatedly indicated that his war aims extend beyond territory in eastern Ukraine and include changes to the NATO alliance that amount to a total restructuring of the European security architecture, Ukraine’s abandonment of its NATO membership aspirations, severe… pic….

MORE: Putin has repeatedly indicated that his war aims extend beyond territory in eastern Ukraine and include changes to the NATO alliance that amount to a total restructuring of the European security…

@Robert4787 Feb 20, 2026

This clears up a lot of mythology. Watching journalists isn’t the same as running a propaganda shop- it was about awareness and risk, not control. Intelligence history is usually messier than the slogans suggest. #CIAHistory #ColdWar #NationalSecurity https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2018/feb/28/mockingbird/…

This clears up a lot of mythology. Watching journalists isn’t the same as running a propaganda shop- it was about awareness and risk, not control. Intelligence history is usually messier than the slog…

@Robert4787 Feb 20, 2026

That backstory adds a whole extra layer. When real tradecraft bleeds into fiction, the tension feels earned. Dead-dropping Q&A answers is a perfect touch- spy habits die hard. #SpyThrillers #Espionage #BookRecommendations https://www.ocregister.com/2025/12/05/charles-beaumont-was-a-spy-now-hes-writing-spy-novels/…

That backstory adds a whole extra layer. When real tradecraft bleeds into fiction, the tension feels earned. Dead-dropping Q&A answers is a perfect touch- spy habits die hard. #SpyThrillers #Espionage…

@Robert4787 Feb 20, 2026

The most iconic spy movies ever- they stick because they’re not just about gadgets- they’re about tension, betrayal, and trust under pressure. When the story works, the espionage feels real, not flashy. #SpyMovies #Espionage #FilmHistory https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/the-most-iconic-spy-movies-ever/ss-AA1MNE45?ocid=msedgntp…

The most iconic spy movies ever- they stick because they’re not just about gadgets- they’re about tension, betrayal, and trust under pressure. When the story works, the espionage feels real, not flash…