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Meet the “Eagle's Shadow” Major Update!

Eagle’s Shadow introduces a comprehensive selection of vehicles. The namesake of the update is inspired by the new F-15EX, which features excellent armament options and powerful engines. There’s also the modern Leopard 2A8 equipped with Trophy APS and the Second World War Fulmar Mk.II with 8,000 rounds of ammunition, along with the Su-15TM equipped with the newly added R-98 missiles.

The Great War Returns With New Obtainable Aircraft to Mark November 11th!

“The situation is getting worse by the day. In the morning we were under heavy bombardment, and in the evening we got bitten by large rats in the trenches. We were ordered to go over top into no man’s land, where many of my friends were gunned down. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I have heard we lost 50 men in a mere few minutes. We are sacrificing so many for just a few feet of land, if that. The war has been raging for 4 years now, and today I saw the latest armored behemoth modifications roll forward and planes fly over and thought to myself: surely the end is in sight — I feel I am close to coming home to you now.” – letter from an Unknown Soldier, KIA, 1918.

Dreams Come True: Mistel 2

Sometimes, things happen that you wouldn’t even dare to dream of. Meet the Mistel 2, a very peculiar aircraft(s!), featuring a Fw 190 literally carrying a Ju 88 bomb. Due to this unusual configuration, it earned the nickname “Father and Son”. By taking part in Air Battles, you can also earn a decal of the same name, a “Child with a Bomb” decal and a “Mistletoe” (the literal translation of “Mistel”) profile frame!

AVReS Crowned 2026 WTCS Champions: The Grand Finals Are Over!

After nine days of intense battles across Air, Ground and Mixed, the WTCS Pro League 2026 Grand Finals have come to an end. Eight teams entered the final showdown with €15,000 in prize money on the line, and only one could claim the title of Grand Master Champion 2026.

Fair Play: November 2026

Your reports and our anti-cheat systems continue to help us in the fight against cheaters. As is tradition, we’re sharing information about the bans issued since last Fair Play. If you want to help rid War Thunder of cheaters and unsportsmanlike players, you can learn how to submit a report and how our anti-cheat system works on our wiki.

Nuclear Escalation: New Models For AI Vehicles

In the Eagle’s Shadow major update, we updated the models for AI ground vehicles in the Nuclear Escalation mode.

Monthly Decals for November!

Hey all, we’re back with a new set of historical decals! It’ll be hard to match the ominous energy of the October set, but we hope you like the selection prepared for November all the same. We’re quite big fans of the StuG emblem here, and the badge of Émile Bertin as well. We opted to use the version of the badge that did not have the ships name present, so it would also be suitable to use as a general marking on other French vehicles.

A Decal Trophy and Discounts for Bundeswehr Foundation Day!

In 1945, the Wehrmacht was disbanded, and the Ministry of Defence of the Federal Republic of Germany was established only ten years later, in mid-1955. On November 12th the first recruits took their oath to the new armed forces, which were designated the “Bundeswehr” on January 2nd 1956. Conscription was instituted in 1957, and a year later, the Bundeswehr had 200,000 personnel in its ranks. The first combat vehicles to enter service with the Bundeswehr were the American-made M47 Patton II and M41 Walker Bulldog tanks.

Eagle’s Shadow: New Rendering! Part 2

Today we’re having a deeper look at War Thunder’s new renderer, covering light, shadows, and metal reflections.

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A Decal Trophy and Lanovski’s P-47M-1-RE Thunderbolt for Poland’s National Independence Day!

On November 11th 1918, the First World War came to an end, and German forces withdrew from Polish territory. For the first time since the partitions of Poland in 1795, the country proclaimed its independence. This date is widely celebrated as the nation’s primary public holiday.

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A Decal Trophy for Chinese Air Force Day!

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force of China celebrates its anniversary on November 11th, the date on which it was officially established in 1949. Today, the Chinese Air Force has a personnel strength of approximately 400,000, with over 2,500 combat-ready aircraft and more than 860 surface-to-air missile launchers.

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A Decal Marking the Anniversary of the Founding of the Royal Norwegian Air Force!

Although aircraft first appeared in Norway as early as 1912, the country’s separate air force was not established until November 10th 1944. This was at a time when the King of Norway was in exile in Great Britain and Norwegian pilots were flying as part of the British Royal Air Force. Subsequently, Norway became one of the founding members of NATO, and its air force patrolled the border with the Soviet Union, utilizing American-made fighter jets.

H-39: The Ephemeral Giant

Hi everyone! Today we’re covering Germany’s huge battleship project. H-39 will be the new top rank ship in the German Bluewater fleet in the upcoming Eagle’s Shadow major update!

Enhancements to Munition Guidance

Hey everyone! In addition to refinements in the modeling of directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM), improvements to the CCRP interface, and the introduction of cluster bombs, the Eagle’s Shadow update will bring several further enhancements to aircraft. Let’s take a look!

Eagle’s Shadow: New Rendering! Part 1

We’re updating rendering! This will bring interesting new effects to the game, some of which we’ll discuss today.

The He 219 A-7 Returns with a Discount for the Anniversary of its First Flight!

Robert Lusser, who had worked alongside Willy Messerschmitt on the legendary Bf 109, later moved to the Heinkel design bureau, where he contributed to the development of the early jet-powered He 280 and the He 219 night fighter. The latter made its maiden flight on November 6th 1942. This was the final aircraft Lusser worked on. The He 219 failed to gain favor with the Reich Aviation Ministry and was produced in only limited numbers, with a total of just 268 units built.

F-15EX and F-15IA Ra’am: The Eagle’s Shadow!

Up to 12 active radar-homing missiles, up to 22 precision-guided bombs, new engines, an increased supply of countermeasures, and the most advanced air-to-surface weaponry — this is the F-15EX, the most sophisticated aircraft in its series!

Eagle’s Shadow: New Visual Effects!

Today we’re showing you a selection of the most interesting visual effects coming in the Eagle’s Shadow major update!