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Get the Dutch F-16A in the Workhorse Event!

The Year of the Horse is approaching, and to celebrate, we’re offering you a true workhorse of Western air forces: the ever-popular F-16A fighter in its Dutch configuration. And along with it, the emblems of two Royal Netherlands Air Force squadrons flying the F-16A. 322 Squadron traces its history back to the Second World War, when it flew with the Royal Air Force. In the 1980s, both squadrons received their F-16As and remain loyal to them to this day!

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!

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 European helicopters of the 1960s and 1970s, widely used by rescue services, police, the army, and the navy.

"Ninth Wave" Update Trailer!

Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Ninth Wave!

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!

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Happy St. David’s Day, Wales!

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus (Happy St. David’s Day)!

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.