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Introducing the Radar Control Screen & How It Works!
In the Leviathans major update, we’ll be introducing a number of advanced SAM systems, including those with multiple vehicles. Today, we’d like to introduce you to something called the Radar Control Screen which will be added to many modern SPAAs in the game, making combat against aircraft more efficient. Let’s dive into the details!
Pre-order: F/A-18C (Switzerland)
Pre-orders for Swiss Hornet with precision air-to-surface weapons have started today!
T-72B3A: Entering the Arena!
An improved variant of the T-72B3 that features the Arena-M APS is coming to the game in the Leviathans major update!
Squadron Vehicles: Saab F-35: Red Dragon
One of the new Squadron Vehicles arriving in the Leviathans major update is the advanced Draken of the Danish Air Force!
Z-10ME & Z-10A Squadron Vehicle: China’s New Helicopters
Meet a new top ranked helicopter for China, the export Z-10ME is coming to the research tree! Plus the Z-10A, which will join as a new Squadron Vehicle.
Video Digest 16.06.2025
The best loadouts for Chinese helicopters, the history of the German Jagdtiger tank destroyer and the Italian aircraft manufacturer Savoia-Marchetti, and a collection of useful missions from the War Thunder Live portal: broaden your horizons with our new video digest!
  • 16 June 2025
MiG-21 Discounts for the Anniversary of its First Flight!
The MiG-21 jet fighter made its first flight 70 years ago on June 15th, 1955! The MiG-21 became the most mass-produced second generation jet fighter and the most widespread supersonic aircraft. Almost 11,500 were produced, many of which are still in service today.
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  • 16 June 2025
Marat Returns with a Discount on the Anniversary of the Start of Construction!
On June 15th 1909, the battleship Petropavlovsk was laid down at the Baltic Shipyard in St. Petersburg. In 1921, it was named “Marat” in honor of French revolutionary leader Jean-Paul Marat. During the Second World War, Marat participated in the defense of Leningrad, firing almost two thousand 305 mm shells.
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  • 16 June 2025
Germany’s Wellington Mk Ic Returns for the Anniversary of its First Flight!
On June 15th 1936, the Vickers Wellington made its maiden flight. This was the most widely produced British bomber and was used throughout the Second World War, with more than 11,000 units being built. Wellingtons were used for night bombing, submarine hunting, mine clearing and as carriers of airborne radio detection and guidance systems.
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The T31, Z20 and a Decal for German Navy Day!
The first attempt to create a unified German fleet was made on June 14th 1848 against the backdrop of the Danish-German War. The attempt was not very successful, and Germany lost the war. After the dissolution of the fleet, some of the ships went to Prussia, and on the basis of the Prussian Navy, the naval forces of the German Empire were formed in 1871. The modern German Navy continues to celebrate this day on June 14th.
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  • 13 June 2025
Pre-order: Packs for the USA, USSR and Great Britain!
Today we have three new premium packs to show you, each containing three vehicles.
The Second WTCS Major is Here: Register Now for the Qualification Stage!
The War Thunder Championships Series (WTCS) continues! After TITAN and the victory for AVReS, it’s time for you to take part in the second Major Event of the year: Armored Apex!
SPYDER AIO: The Vigilant Arthropod
Today we’re taking a look at the Israeli SPYDER AIO, a rapid-deployment air defense system designed to counter all types of modern aerial threats.
RN Geniere, Discounts and a New Decal for Italian Navy Day!
The Royal Italian Navy was founded shortly after the unification of the country on March 17th 1861. A significant part of it was made up of the navies of the kingdoms of Naples and Sardinia. For a long time, they were significantly disunited, and only in 1881 was a common Naval Academy opened in Livorno. By the beginning of the 20th century, Italy was already a serious naval power, capable of confronting Austria-Hungary in the Adriatic Sea. It was there on June 10th 1917 that an Italian motor torpedo boat sank the dreadnought SMS Szent István, and in honor of this victory, Italian Navy Day was established.
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  • 10 June 2025
F-2A and Pre-Order for the F-2A ADTW: “Viper Zero”
We’ve finally arrived! Introducing the Japanese F-2A multi-role fighter as a researchable variant, and the F-2A ADTW as a premium pack variant.
Video Digest 09.06.2025
This time we have something for fans of all kinds of vehicles. There’s the outstanding G.55 Italian fighter, the decorated British battleship HMS Warspite, the Israeli Magach Hydra “Rocket Tank”, and the famous M1 Abrams American MBT.
  • 9 June 2025
I-16 type 28 and Discounts for Nikolai Polikarpov’s Birthday!
On June 9th 1892, Nikolai Nikolaevich Polikarpov was born. He was a famous Soviet aircraft designer nicknamed “the king of fighters”. He designed dozens of aircraft, including the Po-2, I-15 and I-16, which made up a significant part of the USSR’s air force from 1939-1941.
Pre-order: L-39ZA Albatros
Check out the famous Czechoslovakian L-39 trainer coming to War Thunder in its combat training variant, the L-39ZA!