From a recent publication on the US Army’s website we learned that members of the military maintain readiness while practicing social distancing by playing War Thunder. We are pleased to support this initiative and help crews of modern tanks and helicopters maintain morale and skill while staying home in complete safety.

From 11:00 GMT on the 2nd of May until 11:00 GMT on the 4th of May

We invite you to take a part in virtual battles in modern vehicles: T-80U and Abrams, infantry fighting vehicles BMP-3 and Bradley, helicopters Mi-28 and Apache as well as European vehicles like Leopards, Leclercs, Challengers and other vehicles that are currently in service in France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and the UK.

Maneuvers terms:

• To take part in the event, you have to add any vehicle of rank V in a vehicle slot for one of War Thunder’s in game nations: USA, USSR/Russia, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Britain.
• After loading into a battle, you will be able to select from a range of pre-determined vehicles for the nation you chose before queueing. 
• The following rival teams are available:
  • Ministry of Defense team (RU) vs Pentagon team;
  • Ministry of Defense team (RU) vs EuroForces team;
  • Pentagon team vs EuroForces team.
• The battle mode is Realistic Battles, in the following locations: “Alaska”, “Finland”, “Middle East”, “Mozdok”, and “Cargo Port”.
• This event doesn’t count towards any achievements. Economy-related mechanics are disabled: boosters, orders, and wagers will not be active.

The War Thunder Team