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Team DODEC is the Champion of WTCS 2025!
Last Sunday officially marked the end of the WTCS 2025 season, closing the book on a year that truly redefined competitive War Thunder esports. From the very first qualifiers to the final, decisive clashes, the 2025 cir…
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Winter Concert: MiG-25PD
Today, we’re taking a look at the main aircraft reward in the Winter Concert event that started today: the record-breaking MiG-25PD jet fighter! MiG-25PD: An Event Vehicle Jet Fighter for the USSR at Rank VII At a glanc…
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Steam Winter Sale: Starter Packs 50% off!
For three weeks, Starter Packs for all nations are available on Steam at a discount! When: From December 18th (18:00 GMT) until January 5th (18:00 GMT) 50% off Starter Packs for all nations US Starter Pack [dynamiclink…
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The Winter Sale in War Thunder!
The temps are dropping, it’s frosty and cold outside, and snow is starting to fall (unless you’re in Australia!), so now’s the time for some winter discounts in War Thunder! This weather makes it the perfect time to sta…
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Update 2.53.0.12
Aircraft JAS39C, JAS39EBS HU C — a bug that prevented the radar page on the MFD from showing up has been fixed. FA-18E — excessive bank angle after tight turns while using mouse aim control has been fixed. JAS39E — a re…
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The Festive Cupcake for Silver Lions!
A Festive Cupcake with a Christmas tree is perfect this time of year to go with your cup of hot chocolate, tea or coffee. It is also magical in War Thunder, as it can be opened for Silver Lions to get some cool items. H…
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Meet the “Line of Contact” Major Update!
Meet Line of Contact, War Thunder’s winter 2025 update! We’re excited to release Line of Contact, and we’re kicking things off with a Closed Beta Test for a brand-new gamemode: Infantry, which you can play soon! On top…
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The Royal Malaysian Air Force Subtree is Coming to War Thunder!
A new Royal Malaysian Air Force subtree is coming to the Japanese aircraft tree, with three amazing aircraft arriving in the Line of Contact major update! History of the RMAF The official founding date of the Royal Mala…
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Checking out USS South Dakota and HMS Prince of Wales!
Today we’d like to show you two remarkable battleships that will be coming in the Line of Contact major update! Meet the Pacific Theater veteran USS South Dakota (BB-57) and Britain’s finest battleship, the King George…
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Screenshot Competition – Agile Hunters!
Welcome to the 202nd War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for all of your submissions last week! For this theme, we’re shifting the spotlight to vehicles built for speed and precision. Light tanks, fighters,…
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Christmas and New Year’s Gifts Await You in the Winter Concert Event!
Wrap up warm and head over to the concert! The Santa troupe will be performing a set in a wide variety of genres, something for everyone! Decorate your vehicles with a decal of your favorite musician, hang up some light…
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HQ11: Instrument Combat!
Today we’re happy to unveil a new frontrunner for advanced SAM systems. Say hello to the HQ11, currently in service with the PLA! HQ11: A SAM System (SPAA) for China at Rank VIII At a glance:Radar and launcher on one ve…
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F/A-18E Super Hornet: The Hornet Queen!
The Line of Contact update brings the American F/A-18E Super Hornet carrier-based fighter-attack aircraft, one of the best aircraft in its class in the world, to the game! F/A-18E Super Hornet: A Jet Fighter/Naval Aircr…
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The Centauro RGO Returns With a Discount on Oman Armed Forces Day!
The Sultan of Oman celebrates Armed Forces Day on December 11th. Oman is a long-standing ally of the United Kingdom and the United States, having hosted coalition troops in 1991 and 2001. The Omani Armed Forces have ove…
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NASAMS 3: Norwegian & American Air Protection!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the NASAMS surface-to-air missile system, a joint development between Norway and the United States, coming to Sweden and the USA in the Line of Contact major update! NASAMS 3: A SAM for t…
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Get Your Hands on the Hudson Mk V for the Anniversary of its First Flight!
On December 10th, 1938 the Hudson bomber, developed by Lockheed, made its maiden flight. It demonstrated its versatility in service with Great Britain, Canada, and the United States, patrolling maritime borders, transpo…
