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Monthly Decals for September!
Hey everyone! We’re back with some more monthly historical inscriptions and markings for you. This time the rotation was tweaked a bit to include Rosie the Rocketer. We usually don’t add new decals for one nation back t…
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Screenshot Competition – Ruins of Valor!
Welcome to the 188th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for your outstanding submissions! For this round, the focus turns to the wreckage left behind in battle. We would like to feature screenshots that in…
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Buk-M3: Branching Out
Today we’ll be covering the Buk-M3 SAM system, one of the most famous surface-to-air missile systems. Buk-M3: An SPAA (SAM) for the USSR at Rank VIII At a glance:12 missiles in two launchers (6 in each)Tracking and hitt…
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Register to Reserve a Spot in the Qualification Stage of the Third WTCS Major!
The War Thunder Championship Series (WTCS) moves forward! In early July, the Armored Apex 4v4 tournament came to an end. And what a finale it was! Team AVReS stormed through the qualifiers, dominated the play-offs, and…
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Discounts for Pakistan Defence Day!
Pakistan Defense Day is celebrated on September 6th, commemorating the day where Pakistan defended their border from Indian troops crossing into the country during the 1965 war. Cultural events and large military parade…
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CF-188A and RAAF F/A-18s: Commonwealth Calling!
Today, we’ll be looking at a trio of Commonwealth Hornets joining the British tree, bringing some sting from across the pond and down under! RAAF F/A-18A (Early), RAAF F/A-18A (Late) and pre-order for the CF-188A: A tri…
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Sky Sabre: Land Ceptor Time!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the Sky Sabre, a Multi-Vehicle SAM System consisting of one radar vehicle and two launch vehicles with lethal missiles! Sky Sabre: A SAM System (SPAA) for Great Britain at Rank VIII At a…
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"Tusk Force" Update Trailer!
Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Tusk Force!
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Black Hussar: Mackensen
Today we’ll be going over Mackensen, the main reward in the Black Hussar naval event! Mackensen: An Event Vehicle Battlecruiser for Germany at rank VI At a glance:350 mm main guns!Good survivability28 knots speed (51 km…
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Update 2.47.0.140
Aircraft A bug that allowed aircraft to remain mostly unharmed from forward fuselage impacts from large air-to-air missiles with warheads similar to or larger than the AIM-9 has been fixed. Matchmaking The technical iss…
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Update 2.47.0.137
Naval Vessels IJN Yukikaze — a bug where the visual model showed the torpedoes being launched in the wrong order has been fixed. Interface A bug on tanks with LWS that caused the laser irradiation notification on the co…
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Visual Improvements to Eastern Europe and Poland!
We’re pleased to present visual improvements to two more Ground Battle locations: Eastern Europe and Poland, coming in the next major update! Eastern Europe Eastern Europe is one of the most popular locations in Combine…
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Fair Play: September 2025
Our team is working tirelessly to ensure than the game rules are being followed and that cheaters don’t stay in War Thunder. You can help us with this! Find out how to file a report and how our anti-cheat system works o…
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Pre-order: T58
The T58 is an American experimental heavy tank developed in the mid-1950s as part of the U.S. Army’s effort to counter the latest Soviet heavy tanks during the early Cold War. T58: A Premium Heavy Tank for the USA at Ra…
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Germany’s Tempest Mk V Discounted for the Tempest’s First Flight Anniversary!
The Hawker Tempest first flew on September 2nd, 1942. It was one of the best fighters of the Second World War, with unrivaled speed at low altitudes, allowing it to combat early jet fighters and intercept missiles. More…
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Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II!
As a result of the actions of the USA and the Allies in the Pacific theater of military operations, the main Japanese forces at sea and in the air were defeated. In August 1945 after the use of atomic weapons, the decla…
