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Pre-order: Alpha Jet A JaboG 41
A Premium Alpha Jet A attack aircraft in the livery of the 41st Fighter-Bomber Regiment of the Luftwaffe is on the way! Alpha Jet A JaboG 41: A Premium Attack Aircraft for Germany at Rank VI At a glance:Good controllabi…
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Get the IAR 316B at a Discount for the Alouette III’s First Flight!
The maiden flight of the Alouette III (prototype Sud Aviation SE 3160) took place on February 28th 1959, at the factory airfield in Marignane near Marseille. The Alouette III became one of the most widely produced Europ…
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"Ninth Wave" Update Trailer!
Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Ninth Wave!
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USS Helm: The Destroyer Who Fought Back
The American destroyer Helm was one of the first vessels to take action and fight back at Pearl Harbor. It’s coming as a new premium for the US Bluewater fleet in the next major update! USS Helm: A Premium Destroyer for…
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Happy St. David’s Day, Wales!
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus (Happy St. David’s Day)! March 1st is St. David’s Day in Wales! On this day, people go on parades, enjoy music festivities and wear the daffodil and leek. What better way to celebrate than to place…
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Locations: Updated Ardennes and the return of White Rock Fortress!
In the next major update, we’ll introduce two visually redesigned maps for Ground Battles: Ardennes and the long-awaited White Rock Fortress! White Rock Fortress White Rock Fortress is one of the oldest Ground Battle ma…
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Pre-order: ZTZ96B
Today we’re checking out China’s premium ZTZ96B MBT, which serves as the transitional link between the ZTZ96 and modern ZTZ99 families. ZTZ96B: A Premium MBT for China at Rank VII At a glance:125 mm gun with DTC10-125 A…
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Update 2.53.0.103
Aircraft Mirage 2000 (all variants) — a bug that caused the MAWS chaff counter to decrease twice for every used chaff has been fixed. Ground Vehicles ELC 901 — the artillery strike capability has been added. (Report). L…
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Boxer SWaTrInf: Down Under to Deutschland!
Today we’re checking out the most modern representative of the Boxer family of wheeled combat vehicles, armed with a 30 mm autocannon and universal Spike-LR II ATGMs! Boxer SWaTrInf: A Light Tank for Germany at Rank VII…
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Hungarian Aircraft: The MÁVAG Héja I & II
A pair of Hungarian Hawks will be making their way to the start of the Italian air tree in the next major update! Héja I and II: Hungarian Fighters for Italy at Rank I At a glance:Two heavy machine gunsReliable speedArm…
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Pages of History (March): The Legless Ace
In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From Rzhev and Vienna, Rhine and Euphrates: participate in battles while using vehicles linked t…
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Reshuffles to the US Ground Vehicle Research Tree
Hey everyone! With the release of the upcoming major update, several armored vehicles in the USA research tree will be moved. Comparison images of the tree before and after the changes can be seen below. Check it out! T…
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Screenshot Competition – Under Clouded Skies!
Welcome to the 212th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Another week brought many great submissions from all of you! This time, we’re focusing on battles set in or beneath cloud cover. Whether your battles are on…
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RAAF F/A-18F: Twin-Seat Superbug!
The two-seater version of the famous Super Hornet arrives in War Thunder! This time, the F/A-18F from the Royal Australian Air Force with AIM-120D missiles and a huge arsenal against ground targets! F/A-18F: A Jet Fight…
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M1296 Dragoon: Cavalry in the City!
Today we’re taking a look at one of the modern variants of the US Army Stryker combat vehicle with a 30 mm automatic cannon! M1296 Dragoon: A Light Tank for the USA at Rank VI At a glance:Unmanned turret with a 30 mm au…
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Decals and Discounts on Vehicles for South African Armed Forces Day!
Every year on February 21st, South Africa holds a parade to commemorate Armed Forces Day. This date was chosen to commemorate the South Africans who served in the First World War. The modern South African National Defen…
