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Hungarian Aircraft: WM-21 and WM-23

Please welcome two more unique Hungarian aircraft! The WM-21 light-reconnaissance bomber and the WM-23 prototype fighter, arriving in War Thunder in the Ninth Wave major update.

Pantsir SM-SV: All-In-One!

Today we’re taking a look at the new headliner of the Soviet/Russian anti-air line, the Pantsir-SM-SV SAM system with increased range!

AS90: Built to Bombard!

Meet the AS90, a self-propelled howitzer with a 155 mm gun coming to Great Britain’s ground force tree to bolster lineups and bring some fun!

Changes to the Cost of Researching and Purchasing Rank VI+ Aircraft

Hey everyone! Today, along with the addition of the new rank IX for aircraft and the related changes we discussed earlier, the research and purchase costs for rank VI+ aircraft for all nations have been reduced.

Reshuffles to the Great British Ground Vehicle Research Tree

Hey everyone! With the release of the Ninth Wave major update, several armored vehicles in the Great British research tree will be moved. Comparison images of the tree before and after the changes can be seen below. Check it out!

Pre-order: AH-64DJP (AT)

The AH-64DJP (AT) is a special version of the AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter in service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Forces, with its radar removed and skis equipped for all-terrain landings.

Me 210: The Hornet Swarm

In the next major update, several variants of the classic and long-awaited Me 210 heavy fighter will be arriving for several nations!

Rank IX Aircraft and the F-16C Block 52!

The Ninth Wave major update will expand the newly-added rank IX with the most technologically advanced combat aircraft in the game.

Pre-order: Alpha Jet A JaboG 41

A Premium Alpha Jet A attack aircraft in the livery of the 41st Fighter-Bomber Regiment of the Luftwaffe is on the way!

USS Helm: The Destroyer Who Fought Back

The American destroyer Helm was one of the first vessels to take action and fight back at Pearl Harbor. It’s coming as a new premium for the US Bluewater fleet in the next major update!

Locations: Updated Ardennes and the return of White Rock Fortress!

In the next major update, we'll introduce two visually redesigned combine battles locations. "Ardennes" and the long-awaited "White Rock Fortress"!

Pre-order: ZTZ96B

Today we’re checking out China’s premium ZTZ96B MBT, which serves as the transitional link between the ZTZ96 and modern ZTZ99 families.

Boxer SWaTrInf: Down Under to Deutschland!

Today we’re checking out the most modern representative of the Boxer family of wheeled combat vehicles, armed with a 30 mm autocannon and universal Spike-LR II ATGMs!

Hungarian Aircraft: The MÁVAG Héja I & II

A pair of Hungarian Hawks will be making their way to the start of the Italian air tree in the next major update!

Reshuffles to the US Ground Vehicle Research Tree

Hey everyone! With the release of the upcoming major update, several armored vehicles in the USA research tree will be moved. Comparison images of the tree before and after the changes can be seen below. Check it out!

RAAF F/A-18F: Twin-Seat Superbug!

The two-seater version of the famous Super Hornet arrives in War Thunder! This time, the F/A-18F from the Royal Australian Air Force with AIM-120D missiles and a huge arsenal against ground targets!

M1296 Dragoon: Cavalry in the City!

Today we’re taking a look at one of the modern variants of the US Army Stryker combat vehicle with a 30 mm automatic cannon!

Ho-Ni II: Devastating Power

Meet this Japanese self-propelled gun based on the Chi-Ha tank with a 105 mm howitzer, becoming a new and interesting vehicle for the Japanese lower ranks.