Update 2026.03.09.0

This update improves gameplay with some highly anticipated changes and fixes. With respect to our previews devlog:

• fixed crashes with padlock views due to invalid plane ID

• improved accuracy of bombs (CCIP mark) and LAU-68 rockets

• Alt+Tab no longer mutes sound, thus there should be no more problems with engines going mute (if you want to properly mute the sound effects, press P to pause)

• fixed alarm sounds persisting across AWACS sessions

• fixed HOTAS buttons >= 32 not working

• added HOTAS button options for:

  • create shootlist (on keyboard: T)

  • increase sensor range (Page up)

  • decrease sensor range (Page down)

  • launch countermeasures (Del)

    • if a radar-guided missile is currently locked on to you, this launches chaff

    • if an IR-guided missile is locked on, this launches flare

    • if both are locked on, it launches both

    • if nothing is currently locked on, it launches flare

  • cockpit view (F1)

  • target view (F2)

  • toggle airbrake (B)

  • enable thrust vectoring (key above Tab)

  • toggle gear (G)

• AMRAAMs are now properly designated as Fox three

• Takeoff training mission: delayed Learjet takeoff time so it doesn’t block players

We also have an experimental preview branch where you can get updates before they are published to all players – read the thread in our discussion forums for details!