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Get the F-6C in the Lion of Peshawar Event!
Peshawar is a large city in northwestern Pakistan, located near the border with Afghanistan. Peshawar is home to the Northern Command of the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan’s air defense bases. Since the 1980s, the local air force base has housed and used F-6C fighter jets acquired from China, nicknamed Sher-e-Peshawar (the “Lion of Peshawar”), for border protection.
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The Nuclear Football!
A mysterious football containing the keys to the world’s most destructive arsenal has long been the subject of rumors, speculation, and all sorts of theories. What exactly does it contain? Well, in War Thunder, the answer is clear: prizes from past events and useful consumables!
War Thunder’s May Sale Is Here!
As per tradition, we’re holding a big sale at the beginning of May, featuring vehicles, upgrades, consumables, and Premium Account time. It’s time to find great deals! After this sale ends, new discounts will be available in the Gaijin.Net store.
  • 30 April 2026
Pages of History (May): To Berlin!
In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From Berlin to Tunisia, Madagascar to Crete: participate in battles while using vehicles linked to these historic battles and get some prizes!
  • 30 April 2026
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A Decal Trophy for Golden Week in Japan!
What a week! April 29th is Showa Day, May 3rd is Constitution Day, May 4th is Greenery Day, and May 5th is Children’s Day. We’ve created a decal for this festive week every year, and now’s your chance to get some you might have missed through the Golden Week decal trophy!
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  • 29 April 2026
War Thunder Infantry: Testing Continues!
Hello everyone! War Thunder Infantry Closed Beta Testing is in full swing, and today we’d like to share some information relating to the second phase of testing. We’ll be covering the new features and improvements awaiting testers in the near future, and reveal some plans for the future of the closed beta. Let’s get started!
It’s fixed! №115
Today, we’ve rounded up and will be covering some of the fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game today and over the past two weeks. If you’d like to catch up on every fixed bug, then be sure to check out the changelog section on our website.
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  • 29 April 2026
Fair Play: April 2026
We keep fighting cheaters using your reports and the BattlEye anti-cheat system, and as usual, today we’re sharing a bit of info on bans that we’ve distributed over the past month.
  • 24 April 2026
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A Decal Trophy for the 81st Anniversary of the Liberation of Italy!
Every year on April 25th, Italy celebrates Liberation Day in memory of the 1945 uprising that led to German forces leaving the country, the collapse of the fascist regime of the Republic of Salò, and the end of the civil war that had been raging since 1943. Let’s join in the congratulations and sing Bella Ciao!
Get England’s Flag for St. George’s Day!
Happy St. George’s Day!
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  • 23 April 2026
Battle Pass Season 23: Apollo’s Chariot and Its Warbond Shop!
Season 23 of the Battle Pass celebrates Greece! Get decals featuring Air Force unit emblems, the Royal Hellenic Navy flag, decorations featuring an ancient Greek sword and helmet, and a profile icon of Steve Pisanos, a Greek pilot who flew Spitfires in the Second World War with the American Volunteer Squadron. The main vehicle reward is a premium Spitfire LF Mk IXc with a clipped wing in the Royal Hellenic Air Force livery, along with the Japanese destroyer Suzutsuki. As always, the Battle Pass offers War Bonds, boosters, Silver Lions, Premium account days, wagers, and much more.
The A-6E Intruder is Back with a Discount on its First Flight Anniversary!
The Grumman A-6 Intruder first flew on April 19th 1960, and served in the U.S. Navy for over 35 years. It participated in most conflicts of its time, including the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars. In 1979, the aircraft received a major upgrade — the TRAM Target Recognition/Attack Multi-sensor system, significantly expanding its arsenal and increasing its accuracy.
The AMX A-1A Returns with a Discount for Brazilian Army Day!
Brazil celebrates Army Day on April 19th, the anniversary of the First Battle of Guararapes, where in 1648 the Portuguese repelled a Dutch force twice their size. The modern Brazilian army has over 200,000 active personnel, with over a million in reserve.
Go Esports with the New WTCS 2026 Season Pack!
Ready to become a War Thunder Esports player, with style, precision and flair?
  • 16 April 2026
Meet the Winner of the WTCS Challenger League Major I Tournament: EnyoProxy!
Last weekend saw the finals of the WTCS Challenger League Major I, marking the start of the competition in the Challenger War Thunder Championships Series.
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  • 15 April 2026
Lion of Peshawar: F-6C
Meet the export version of the Chinese J-6 fighter for the Pakistan Air Force with new equipment and weapons!
It’s fixed! №114
Today, we’ve rounded up and will be covering some of the fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game today and over the past two weeks. If you’d like to catch up on every fixed bug, then be sure to check out the changelog section on our website.
Celebrating Vasily Matsievich’s Birthday with the Return of the Spitfire Mk IXc!
Vasily Matsievich was born on April 13th 1913, and joined the Red Army in 1933. From 1942, he commanded a squadron of the 26th Fighter Aviation Regiment of the 7th Fighter Aviation Corps of the USSR Air Defense Forces. He was credited with 16 personal air victories and another 16 as part of a group. For his exemplary service, Matsievich was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
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  • 13 April 2026