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Get the T-72B3 “Arena” in the Paintball Arena Event!
Paintball is a sport for true adrenaline junkies! Put on your helmets, grab your paintball gun, don’t forget your gear and head to the arena. Stay alert, stay behind cover, and don’t forgive your opponents for their mis…
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The XM1 (GM) Returns for Operation Desert Storm’s Anniversary!
On January 17th, 1991, the international coalition launched Operation Desert Storm, a response to Iraq’s occupation of Kuwait. The operation began with a large-scale bombing campaign targeting Iraqi air defenses and inf…
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Server Update 16.01.2026
Aircraft MiG-27K, MiG-27M — the restriction on the combined use of munitions with Laser and TV seekers has been removed. F-106A — the drag chute rip off speed has been increased from 220 km/h to 320 km/h. Ground Vehicle…
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Update 2.53.0.52
Aircraft With the release of one of the previous server updates, a bug that caused direct hits of AAMs and SAMs on aircraft to deal too little damage has been fixed. F-106A — the maximum drag chute opening speed has bee…
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The SAV 20.12.48 for Swedish Armed Forces Day!
The history of the modern Swedish kingdom dates back to 1523, when Gustav Vasa declared the country’s independence and became its king. The first armed forces of independent Sweden were Vasa’s personal bodyguards, volun…
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Server Update 13.01.2026
Aircraft Su-27/30 family of aircraft (J-11, Su-33, Su-34 included) — excessive sustained turn rate caused by the change in stability, balance, and relaxing of the elevator has been reduced. J-10C — a bug that caused the…
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Monthly Decals for January!
Happy New Year everyone! We hope you’re all keen to pick up some more historical decals this year, thank you for your continued interest in these monthly events. As always we have 5 new decals and 5 from previous events…
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Screenshot Competition – Overkill!
Welcome to the 206th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for sharing all of your screenshots with us last week! For the upcoming theme, we’re focusing on sheer firepower. Landing hits to get the kill is a b…
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The German Sea Hawk Mk.100 is on Sale for German Air Force Day!
The modern German Air Force has existed since January 9th, 1956. The German Air Force is a part of the Bundeswehr, the armed forces of Germany. Its motto is “Immer im Einsatz” (Always in action), it has 27,700 personnel…
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Screenshot Competition – Whiteout!
Welcome to the 205th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We loved seeing all of your submissions last week! This week, capture a screenshot from a winter environment, or with snow somewhere in the screenshot. Whet…
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Server Update 30.12.2025
Aircraft Su-27/30 family of aircraft (J-11, Su-33, Su-34 included) — the lift on high angles of attack has been increased, balance on high AoA has been adjusted, the maximum AoA turn characteristics have been adjusted t…
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Pages of History (January): In the Skies of Leningrad
In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From Leningrad and Khafji, to the Philippines and East Prussia: participate in battles while usi…
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Update 2.53.0.42
Aircraft A direct hit on an aircraft's fuel tank by the high-explosive warhead of an air-to-air missile (or equivalent munition) will now always cause the fuel tank to detonate. F/A-18 (all variants) — a bug that caused…
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40 New User-Created Camouflages in the Line of Contact Trophy!
The holidays are here, and the festivities are in full swing! A major update, Line of Contact, was recently released — the fifth this year! Our work doesn’t stop there, and we’re continuing to bring you new content for…
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Screenshot Competition – A New Year’s Salvo!
Welcome to the 204th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thank you for all of your submissions last week! As we look ahead, we’re opening the year with a theme focused on explosions and moments of action. Whether…
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Update 2.53.0.41
Aircraft Rafale C F3, Rafale M F3-R — a bug that caused the common rules of electronic equipment damage on aircraft without a detailed Damage Model to not apply to these aircraft has been fixed. Ground Vehicles T-64B, T…
