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Meet the New Senrai Maidens Heroines in the Cold Pursuit Episode!
The Senrai Maidens squad faces a new threat: operatives Emily, Lin, and Usagi must thwart the nefarious plans of a mysterious PMC and stop a train hurtling straight toward a cliff!
Ground Locations Reworks & Arresting Gear in the Heavy Cavalry Update!
Today we’re talking about the graphical rework of the Ash River, 38th Parallel, and Ardennes (Winter) locations and arresting gear at ground airfields!
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  • 4 June 2026
"Heavy Cavalry" Update Trailer!
Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Heavy Cavalry!
Aiming Points for Salvo Firing Guided Weapons
Today we’d like to talk about how we’re expanding the functionality of points of interest on top-tier aircraft!
Fair Play: June 2026
We keep fighting cheaters using your reports and the anti-cheat systems, and as usual, today we’re sharing a bit of info on bans that we’ve distributed over the past month. If you’d like to help keep War Thunder free from cheating, you can find out how to file a report and how our anti-cheat system works on our Wiki.
  • 4 June 2026
Comparison of Missile Parameters & Improved Tracking on the Minimap!
Today we’re continuing our coverage of the new features coming in the upcoming major update, this time focusing on aircraft weapons!
Spitfire Mk Vb Floatplane: Going Full Circle!
A long requested Spitfire variant joins the game with the return of a rather legendary pilot!
Rewards for Crashed Aircraft!
Today we’re looking at some changes to how aircraft rewards operate when an enemy aircraft crashes without taking any damage. Let’s get into it!
Washington B.1: A Friend in Need
A legendary long range heavy bomber reinforces the heavy bomber gap in the British tree in the next major update!
Use Razer Gold in the Gaijin.Net Store to get cashback and extra bonuses!
From June 1st until June 30th you can get 10% extra Golden Eagles for the first purchase of each of the packs via Razer Gold
  • 2 June 2026
The New Update in Progress: Detailed X-Ray and New MFD Screens
Today we’d like to cover the improved aircraft damage models and new multifunctional display screens (MFD) that we’re preparing for the next War Thunder update.
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Discounts on Turkish Vehicles and a Decal Trophy for Turkish Air Force Day!
Discounts on Turkish Vehicles and a Decal Trophy for Turkish Air Force Day!
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Get the Spitfire Mk Vb (Float) in the Wings Over Water Event!
The Spitfire Mk V was one of the most widely produced British fighters in the Second World War. It entered service in 1941 and served until the end of the war, taking part in D-Day. However, it also had an experimental, little-known floatplane version, planned for use on the Mediterranean front. Participate in the new event and receive a unique aircraft and decals dedicated to the Royal Air Force!
Palmaria: The Island-Sized Slingshot
The Palmaria is an Italian self-propelled howitzer developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s by OTO Melara primarily for foreign operators on the basis of the OF-40 main battle tank.
Watch WTCS Pro League Major II and Earn Twitch Drops!
It’s time for the Pro League Major II Playoffs of the 2026 season!
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  • 29 May 2026
Pre-orders: M60A1 Predator
Today we’re launching pre-orders for the premium version of the American M60A1 RISE (P) tank.
Get the Milan at a Discount as it Returns for the Anniversary of its First Flight!
The first prototype of the Milan (Kite) jet fighter took to the air on May 29th 1970. It was easily recognizable by its “whiskers”: small forward canards on the sides of the nose which extended during takeoff and landing to improve performance.
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  • 29 May 2026
Hunter AFV: Singaporean Hunter
Today we’re taking a look at an exotic combat vehicle from Singapore, built for speed, with a 30 mm Bushmaster and Spike ATGMs!