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Get Glaive in the Marine Gendarme Event!
The French Maritime Gendarmerie is a specialized unit of the National Gendarmerie, performing policing duties at sea and in port areas. Its tasks include inspecting vessels, enforcing navigation regulations, and combating poaching, smuggling and marine pollution. One of the boats that served off the coast of France was Glaive, which you can obtain in the new naval event!
Palmaria: The Island-Sized Slingshot
The Palmaria is an Italian self-propelled howitzer developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s by OTO Melara primarily for foreign operators on the basis of the OF-40 main battle tank.
Watch WTCS Pro League Major II and Earn Twitch Drops!
It’s time for the Pro League Major II Playoffs of the 2026 season!
  • 29 May 2026
Pre-orders: M60A1 Predator
Today we’re launching pre-orders for the premium version of the American M60A1 RISE (P) tank.
Get the Milan at a Discount as it Returns for the Anniversary of its First Flight!
The first prototype of the Milan (Kite) jet fighter took to the air on May 29th 1970. It was easily recognizable by its “whiskers”: small forward canards on the sides of the nose which extended during takeoff and landing to improve performance.
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  • 29 May 2026
Hunter AFV: Singaporean Hunter
Today we’re taking a look at an exotic combat vehicle from Singapore, built for speed, with a 30 mm Bushmaster and Spike ATGMs!
Man-in-the-Loop: Guidance Mode for Munitions with TV and IR Seekers
Today we’re talking about new retargeting mechanics for some munitions with TV and IR homing heads!
Pages of History (June): The Beaches of Normandy!
In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From Normandy and Karelia, Libya and Lithuania: participate in battles while using vehicles linked to these historic battles and get some prizes!
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  • 28 May 2026
The Bf 109 Z-1 & Discounts on Bf 109 and Fw 190 Variants!
30% discount on several Bf 109 and Fw 190 variants!
MAS 429: A Kid With A Club!
Meet the MAS 429, a pre-war Italian patrol boat with a small secret!
A Decal and the SAV 20.12.48 for Swedish National Security Forces Day!
As the Second World War raged, Sweden established its National Security Forces on May 28th 1940. They are responsible for territorial defense, protecting infrastructure, securing airbases and ports, and assisting civilian services in emergency situations.
The F-4EJ ADTW is Back with a Discount for the Anniversary of the F-4 Phantom II’s First Flight!
On May 27th 1958, the F-4 Phantom II fighter prototype made its maiden flight at McDonnell Airfield in St. Louis, Missouri. In the early 1960s, it set several speed and altitude records, after which it entered service with the US Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Phantoms were also purchased by Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Greece, Egypt, Israel, Spain, Turkey, South Korea, and Japan.
Pre-order: Puma u14
Today we’re launching pre-order offer for the German AFV Puma u14 wielding 30 mm cannon and Spike-LR II homing missiles.
Welkin F. Mk. I: From Heaven’s Vault
The super-high-altitude Westland Welkin will be joining Britain’s heavy fighter line in the next major update!
Marine Gendarme: Glaive
Glaive is a French Trident class patrol boat originally built in the 1960s as the French Navy was redefining the strategic value of smaller, more agile attack craft in its fleet.
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  • 20 May 2026
PGZ88: Jack Of All Trades
The PGZ88 is an SPAA with a pair of 37 mm cannons and a radar that can be effectively used against both air and ground targets!
Pre-order: Jean Bart — The Last French Battleship
Jean Bart was a French battleship and the second completed ship of the successful Richelieu class, also becoming one of the last battleships in active service.
Community Update No.11: Nuclear Escalation, Sound Mods & More
Hey everyone! Today we’re back with another Community Update, we’ll be giving you some details on Nuclear Escalation, Sound Mods, the upcoming major update and our plans for vehicle events until August. So sit back, grab your favourite beverage and read on!