War Thunder background
Development
Scimitar Strike: Scimitar Mk.2
Meet the agile Scimitar Mk.2 reconnaissance vehicle, equipped with add-on armor. This new model is the vehicle reward in the Scimitar Strike event that started yesterday!
  • 6
  • 23 July 2026
Work-In-Progress: CA-27
Check out this sneak peek of the Australian CA-27 jet fighter, which really is the Sabre at its best!
Infantry in War Thunder: Third Testing Phase!
Hey everyone! We’re preparing for the third phase of the CBT for War Thunder Infantry. Today, we’ll tell you about a new location, new mechanics for large-scale battles, changes based on your feedback, and dozens of gameplay refinements.
Flight Model and Missile Autopilot Improvements
We’re constantly refining many vehicle and weapon parameters, and the Heavy Cavalry major update is no exception. While tuning missile flight models to better match their real-world counterparts, we’ve introduced new missile mechanics, and we’re excited to share them with you!
Leopard 2RI: In the Indonesian Jungle
Japan is getting an Indonesian Leopard 2RI with additional armor and a high-end round!
Regarding the Hull Armor of the M1A2 SEP V3
Hey everyone, today we’ll be going into detail on the hull protection of the new Abrams models, armed with scales, a ruler, and all the available data we have.
Fw 189 С: The Ugliest Duckling
This rare ground attack variant of the Fw 189 will be joining the German air tree in the next major update!
F-101C Voodoo: The Charm of Speed
Today we’re diving into the details of an iconic American jet fighter from the Cold War era!
IA 58A Pucará — Argentina’s Fortress
Today we’re taking a look at the IA 58A Pucará, quite a special plane as it’s the first domestically designed and produced Argentine aircraft coming to the game!
Anti-Radiation Missiles and Electronic Support Measures!
You’ve asked for them, you’ve waited for them, and here they are! In the Heavy Cavalry major update, you’ll have new tools at your disposal for countering anti-aircraft systems: anti-radiation missiles (ARMs) and electronic support measures (ESM) capabilities. As the game continues to add new threats, this type of weaponry is becoming increasingly relevant. New SAM systems have been added, and taking them out requires new tools for the job. Plus, you simply can’t do without anti-radiation missiles in Nuclear Escalation! Let’s dive into what they are and how they work.
New Camouflage Management Features and New Decals!
Today we’re taking a look at new unlockable decals, updated logic for automatic tank camouflage application, and a “Favorites” category for decals and decorations!
USS North Carolina: The Showboat
Today we’re pleased to present USS North Carolina, one of the most iconic American battleships of the mid-20th century!
Yak-130 and M-346FA: A Common Beginning
The Russian Yak-130 and the Italian Aermacchi M-346 are two combat-trainer aircraft that emerged from the same project.
Pre-order: J-22M1A — Serbian Eagle
The J-22M1A “Orao” is a Serbian jet attack aircraft with good armament, a radar warning receiver and countermeasures for missile defense!
Hummel: A lot of Buzz!
Today we’re pleased to present the long awaited Hummel! This powerful SPG will be joining the lower ranks of the German research tree in the next major update.
Nuclear Escalation: The Fight Continues!
We’re starting to test the updated Nuclear Escalation Mode!
M1A2C Abrams: Heavy Cavalry!
Today, we’re taking a look at the most advanced modification of the Abrams, the third variant of the SEP modernization with the TUSK add-on armor package. Meet the M1A2C in the Heavy Cavalry update!
Pre-order: F-14D Super Tomcat
Today we’re starting pre-orders for this famous member of the F-14 family!