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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
The Bf 109 Z-1 & Discounts on Bf 109 and Fw 190 Variants!
30% discount on several Bf 109 and Fw 190 variants!
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.
Discounts, a Trophy and an Event for Victory Day!
Germany’s surrender brought an end to hostilities in Europe. The bloodiest war on the continent had finally come to an end. Let’s give cheers for all of the Allied soldiers, as without their heroism, this victory would have not been possible.
The May Sale in the Gaijin Store!
To celebrate Victory in Europe Day, we’re temporarily returning rare bundles with themed vehicles to the store! You can also find huge discounts for individual packs.
  • 7 May 2026
War Thunder’s May Sale Is Here!
As per tradition, we’re holding a big sale at the beginning of May, featuring vehicles, upgrades, consumables, and Premium Account time. It’s time to find great deals! After this sale ends, new discounts will be available in the Gaijin.Net store.
  • 30 April 2026
Get England’s Flag for St. George’s Day!
Happy St. George’s Day!
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  • 23 April 2026
The A-6E Intruder is Back with a Discount on its First Flight Anniversary!
The Grumman A-6 Intruder first flew on April 19th 1960, and served in the U.S. Navy for over 35 years. It participated in most conflicts of its time, including the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars. In 1979, the aircraft received a major upgrade — the TRAM Target Recognition/Attack Multi-sensor system, significantly expanding its arsenal and increasing its accuracy.
The AMX A-1A Returns with a Discount for Brazilian Army Day!
Brazil celebrates Army Day on April 19th, the anniversary of the First Battle of Guararapes, where in 1648 the Portuguese repelled a Dutch force twice their size. The modern Brazilian army has over 200,000 active personnel, with over a million in reserve.
Go Esports with the New WTCS 2026 Season Pack!
Ready to become a War Thunder Esports player, with style, precision and flair?
  • 16 April 2026
Celebrating Vasily Matsievich’s Birthday with the Return of the Spitfire Mk IXc!
Vasily Matsievich was born on April 13th 1913, and joined the Red Army in 1933. From 1942, he commanded a squadron of the 26th Fighter Aviation Regiment of the 7th Fighter Aviation Corps of the USSR Air Defense Forces. He was credited with 16 personal air victories and another 16 as part of a group. For his exemplary service, Matsievich was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
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  • 13 April 2026
A Decal and the AV-8S for Royal Thai Air Force Day!
In January 1911, a Belgian pilot gave the Prince of the Kingdom of Siam a ride in a plane! He was very impressed and decided to create the Siamese Air Force. In November 1913, three Thai pilots returned home after training in France and purchasing aircraft there. The country’s air force remained under the control of the army until April 9th 1937, when it was established as a separate branch. In 1939, with the renaming of the country, it became the Royal Thai Air Force. In the 1940s, it participated in the Franco-Thai War and World War II, first against Japan, then on its side.
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  • 9 April 2026
Go Nuclear with New Special Packs!
Have you spent half your life observing half-life reactions? Do you know every radioisotope from P to U by name? Can you draw with your eyes closed, how an atomic nucleus passes through the Coulomb barrier via quantum tunneling? Then these special packs are just for you!
  • 1 April 2026
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Discounts on Rare Aircraft and a Royal Air Force Decal for the RAF’s Birthday!
The Royal Air Force was formed on April 1st 1918, by merging the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. It became the world’s first independent air force! Its skill and technological prowess were most evident during the Battle of Britain, preventing the Luftwaffe from gaining air superiority.
IJN Yamashiro Returns with a Discount for its Anniversary!
On March 31st 1917, the battleship Yamashiro was commissioned into the Imperial Japanese Navy, seeing action during the Second World War. During the Battle of Leyte Gulf on October 25th 1944, Yamashiro engaged a large American force in a night battle in the Surigao Strait and was sunk by torpedoes.
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  • 31 March 2026
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Enjoy a Decal and Discounts on Three Vehicles for Italian Air Force Day!
Italy was a pioneer in aviation. Airships served its army from the mid-1880s, and on March 28th 1923, the Air Force became a separate branch of the armed forces. Renowned director Hayao Miyazaki celebrated Italian aviation in his animated films Porco Rosso and The Wind Rises, and the image of a black horse standing on its heel, depicted on the plane of Italian World War I ace Francesco Baracca, inspired the Ferrari logo.
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  • 27 March 2026
Discounts on Two Rare Tanks for Bangladesh’s 55th Anniversary of Independence!
On March 26th 1971, Bangladesh declared its independence. It had to be defended by force, after Pakistan did not want to lose its eastern territories. Soon after India was drawn into the war in December, Pakistan capitulated. March 26th is the most important public holiday in Bangladesh, widely celebrated with parades, concerts, and various ceremonies.
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  • 26 March 2026