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Shades On — It’s Time For The Sizzling Summer Sale!

This summer sale features 30 packs of various vehicles of ranks VI-VII with a 50% discount!

Warrior IFV: British Taxi

The British started working on their future IFV in 1972, following the example of their Soviet and German counterparts. Engineers developed specifications based on international experience: a 30-mm automatic cannon in a fully rotating turret, a fighting compartment for seven passengers, Chobham composite frontal armor, and a 550-hp engine. Since the plan was to use the new IFV alongside the MBT-80, a highly mobile and well-armored ‘tank of the future’, one of the top priorities was to give the vehicle excellent mobility.

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Celebrating the Anniversary of the French Air Force with a Decal!

The French Air Force became an independent part of the country’s armed forces on July 2nd 1934, exactly 90 years ago! The French Air Force fought in World War II, and subsequently participated in conflicts in Algeria, Egypt, Mauritania, Chad, Iraq, Yugoslavia, Afghanistan and Mali. The French Air Force now has more than 500 aircraft in service, and two squadrons from the Deterrence Force are armed with nuclear missiles.

A Plane, Ship and Decal for the Anniversary of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces!

In 1952, American instructors trained the first soldiers of the Japanese National Security Forces. Two years later on July 1st 1954, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces were formed. In January 1955, the United States transferred its first 85 aircraft to the Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces. In total they have 712 aircraft in service, of which 321 are fighters.

Celebrating Swedish Air Force Day with Aircraft and a Unique Decal!

Since its founding on July 1st 1926, the Swedish Air Force has been involved in very few conflicts. One squadron of volunteers came to the aid of Finland in the Soviet-Finnish war, but in WWII Sweden remained neutral. Officially, the Swedish Air Force took part in battles only during the Congolese crisis in 1961-1964, and in 2011 they patrolled the skies over Libya.

Founding of the South African National Defence Force: Rooikat 105 Returns for Golden Eagles!

In 1910, the Union of South Africa was formed, and two years later on July 1st 1912, the Defence Forces were founded. They served in WWI and WWII, as well as the Korean War. Currently, 74,000 people serve in the South African National Defense Forces.

The Shooting Range #413

You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.

Thunder Show: SEE-THROUGH

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most eye-popping moments of the past week. Today’s episode has a jackpot on a T-34, a daylight robbery, some tank billiards, and a few more surprises! Let’s get started!

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Celebrating British Armed Forces Day with a Decal!

In the UK, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the last Saturday of June. This celebratory day was approved in 2006 as Veterans Day, and then renamed to also honor currently serving soldiers and officers. More than 185,000 people serve in the British Armed Forces, of which 111,000 are in the army, 36,000 in the air force and 38,000 in the navy.