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Me 210: The Hornet Swarm

In the next major update, several variants of the classic and long-awaited Me 210 heavy fighter will be arriving for several nations!

Rank IX Aircraft and the F-16C Block 52!

The Ninth Wave major update will expand the newly-added rank IX with the most technologically advanced combat aircraft in the game.

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!

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!

Locations: Updated Ardennes and the return of White Rock Fortress!

In the next major update, we'll introduce two visually redesigned combine battles locations. "Ardennes" and the long-awaited "White Rock Fortress"!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Ho-Ni II: Devastating Power

Meet this Japanese self-propelled gun based on the Chi-Ha tank with a 105 mm howitzer, becoming a new and interesting vehicle for the Japanese lower ranks.

Workhorse: F-16A Block 5

Meet the main reward in the Workhorse vehicle event! This is an early variant of the F-16A multirole fighter of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. This is the first time we’ve had an F-16 variant as an event vehicle, so if you haven’t had the opportunity to try one yet, now’s the perfect time!

Pre-order: GBT 155: Frankenstein’s HE Slinger

Meet the GBT 155, featuring a 155 mm howitzer mounted onto a Vickers chassis, coming to the game as a premium in the next major update.

Community Update No.10: Starting The Year Off!

Hey everyone! Welcome to the first Community Update of 2026, where we’re going to be talking about what’s coming as well as some other bits and bobs. So sit back, grab your favourite snack and read on!

Rank IX Aircraft and Reshuffles to the Aviation and Ground Vehicle Research Trees

At the beginning of March, we’ll be introducing rank IX for aircraft research trees. This rank will include some existing top-tier aircraft, while some rank VIII aircraft will be grouped or relocated. Comparison images of the trees before and after the changes can be seen below. Check them out!

Paintball Arena: T-72B3 “Arena”

Today we’ll be taking a look at the Paintball Arena event’s main reward: a T-72B3 main battle tank with the Arena-E active protection system!

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!