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Get the F-16XL in the Space Program Event!

The F-16XL is a variant of the F-16 featuring a delta wing, increased fuel capacity, and an expanded number of hardpoints. In 1981, the F-16XL lost the competition to the F-15E Strike Eagle; in 1988, the two prototypes that had been built were transferred to NASA, where they were used during the 1990s for supersonic laminar flow research. Get this unique aircraft, complete with a special camouflage, a loading screen, and themed decals in the Space Program aircraft event!

Battle Pass Season 24: “Do It Yourself” and Its Warbond Shop!

Crews often have to operate in the field. When there’s no fully equipped hangar with tools and specialists nearby, resourcefulness and ingenuity come into play! We’re dedicating Battle Pass Season 24 to the makeshift mechanics and resourceful engineers ready for the boldest improvisations. This season’s vehicle rewards were born from improvisation: the Romanian IAR-81 fighter fitted with a Bf 109G engine, and a Somali modification of the Italian FIAT 6616 armored car, equipped with a 57 mm rocket pod!

MiG-35: The Last MiG

Meet the multi-role MiG-35, which combines the entire combat experience of the legendary MiG design bureau into one formidable aircraft.

Registration Is Now Open for WTCS Challenger League Major III!

The road to the WTCS Challenger League title begins now! With Major III on the horizon, teams are getting ready to battle their way through the Open Qualifiers and secure their place among the best. Open Qualifier I kicks off on September 19th, giving competitors their first opportunity to earn one of four spots in the Playoff stage.

H145M: Angry Dragonfly

Germany’s light multirole helicopter, the H145M, is armed with the SPIKE-ER ATGM and the new FZ275 small guided missiles!

Get the La-11 and Dolgushin’s La-7 at a Discount for S.A. Lavochkin’s Birthday!

Semyon Alekseyevich Lavochkin was born on September 11th 1900; he was a Soviet aircraft designer renowned for the “La” series of aircraft. The most famous among them, the LaGG-3, La-5, and La-7, served many aces of the Second World War well. After the war, Lavochkin headed OKB-301, which, in addition to aircraft, participated in developing missiles for the S-25 “Berkut” surface-to-air missile system. Following Lavochkin’s death in 1960, the design bureau was named after him and gained renown for spacecraft such as the Luna, Venera, Mars, and Vega missions, among others. It remains in operation to this day.

40 New Camouflages Now Available in the WTCS Trophy VI!

Introducing the WTCS Trophy VI, containing 40 unique camouflages in both semi-historical and fictional styles for air and ground vehicles! For this trophy, we’ve continued our trend of covering new and older vehicles across various Battle Ratings, alongside some that have no camouflage options as well.

F-102A Delta Dagger: The “Bear” Hunter

The world’s first production supersonic delta-wing interceptor bursts into the skies of War Thunder!

Monthly Decals for September!

Hey everyone! Thanks for stopping by for another monthly decals post. We’re all hard at work on the Sky Odyssey major update at the moment, but we can’t forget to give you another round of decals to collect! We hope you like the set for September, we considered making the requirement for the “Cuddles” decal to defeat players at point blank range, but that would likely get tedious quickly, even though it would be a bit funny!

EMBT: The Eurotank

Today we’re checking out the new EMBT, which combines a Leopard chassis and a Leclerc turret!

Hawk T Mk1A and Pre-order for the Hawk T Mk1A (FRP) — Back to School

The two-seat training variant of the Hawk series jet adapted for ground attack swoops into the next major update!

TGS 2026 Is Here: Grab Your Starter Pack at a Discount!

The Tokyo Game Show is just around the corner and we’re celebrating in style! For a limited time, all starter packs are available at a special reduced price on PlayStation.

Arjun Mk 1: Archer Prince!

Today we’re taking a look at India’s domestically designed and built Arjun Mk 1 main battle tank, coming to the British tank research tree.

Harimau: Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright

The Indonesian Harimau light tank, equipped with a 105 mm high-pressure Cockerill gun, will be a new addition to Japan’s ground forces tree!

FK-2000: Top Of Its Class

Meet China’s new anti-aircraft missile and gun system featuring 12 missiles and two six-barreled 30 mm guns!

Work-In-Progress: Regenerative Steering — Should We Add It? Try It & Leave Your Feedback!

We’re working on regenerative steering for tanks and want to hear your opinion!

Greek Aircraft and Tanks Coming in Sky Odyssey!

The upcoming Sky Odyssey major update for War Thunder will introduce Greek aviation and ground vehicle sub-trees to Israel’s tech tree! Both of these countries have a long history of comprehensive military cooperation. Let’s take a look at some of the most interesting Greek vehicles coming in the next update, starting with aviation.

Discounts for Pakistan Defense Day!

Defense Day is celebrated in Pakistan on September 6th. The date marks the beginning of the Indian offensive against Lahore during the 1965 war, an attack Pakistan successfully repelled. To commemorate the roles played by the Air Force and Navy during the 1965 war, their respective service days are celebrated on September 7th and 8th. On Defense Day, veterans are honored, and soldiers who fell during the armed conflict are remembered.