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Moments of Valor: Portugal

On December 1st, Portugal celebrates Restoration of Independence Day! It was on this date in 1640 that the Portuguese revolted against Spain, which had controlled the country for several decades at the time, and declared independence. Join in with a new video from our Moments of Valor series, dedicated to Portugal!

It’s Time for Black Friday in War Thunder!

Enjoy a special black friday bundle and separate packs with discount!

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Decals and Rare German Premium Tanks for Bundeswehr Day!

Bundeswehr Day is celebrated on November 12th! It was on this day 70 years ago that the first soldiers officially entered service in the new armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. In 1990, the Bundeswehr merged with the army of the GDR, and in 2011, it abolished conscription, switching to contract service. Currently, the Bundeswehr is undergoing a large-scale modernization, with 100 billion euros allocated to its development.

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

Poland’s National Independence Day is celebrated on November 11th, which is the anniversary of the end of the First World War. As a result, Poland was able to regain its independence. This date was officially established as a national holiday in 1937, but in those years Poland only managed to celebrate Independence Day twice. In 1989, the celebration of November 11th was restored.

The Tu-1 is Returning to Sale with a Discount in Honor of A. N. Tupolev’s Birthday!

Andrei Nikolayevich Tupolev, the father of Soviet aircraft building, was born on November 10th 1888. He built his first glider back in 1910, and from the 1920s onward was involved in designing aircraft, both passenger and military. Tupolev trained several generations of aircraft designers. His design bureau continues to create aircraft to this day, and the Kazan Aviation Institute and Moscow’s Vnukovo airport are named after him.

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

The first flight of the Heinkel He 219 prototype took place on November 6th 1942, at the Rostock-Marienehe factory airfield. The He 219 was the first combat aircraft to be equipped with ejection seats. Many modifications of the aircraft were produced, the last one being the He 219 A-7 in late 1944.

A Decal Trophy and Discounts for Italy’s National Unity and Armed Forces Day!

Following the defeat at the Battle of Vittorio Veneto, Austria-Hungary capitulated in the First World War. Under the terms of the armistice that came into effect on November 4th 1918, Italy received a number of territories, completing its unification. This is why November 4th is celebrated both as National Unity Day and Armed Forces Day in memory of the victory that completed the reunification of Italian lands, which started in the mid-19th century.

Discounts in the Gaijin Store for War Thunder’s 13th Birthday!

It’s War Thunder’s 13th birthday anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than with sales on the Gaijin Store! A huge number of vehicle packs available at a discount, so be sure to check them out and see what takes your fancy!

Start Celebrating War Thunder’s 13th Birthday with In-Game Discounts!

War Thunder is turning 13 soon, and what better way to start the celebrations than to have in-game discounts for vehicles, modifications, backups and Premium Account time! Running low on useful consumables? Have you been dreaming of buying a certain vehicle and want to unlock its modifications quickly? Now’s the time to treat yourself!

The J35A is Temporarily Available at a Discount to Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of its First Flight!

The Saab 35 Draken made its maiden flight 70 years ago, on October 25th, 1955. It was Sweden’s first supersonic fighter and is known for its unique double-swept wing. Its various variants remained in service for over 40 years!

Discount on the UH-1C XM-30 on the UH-1’s First Flight Anniversary!

The UH-1’s maiden flight took place on October 20th, 1956. It was widely used by the United States in the Vietnam War and is still in service with dozens of countries. It has found applications beyond military ones too, as it’s used for firefighting, agricultural work, and for transporting the sick and wounded. It truly is a versatile helicopter, renowned throughout the world!

Pre-order: IJN Nagato

Meet one of the most famous battleships of the Pacific Theater: IJN Nagato, arriving with powerful weapons and a hefty anti-aircraft battery to the high ranks of Japan!

A Decal and Discount for the 220th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar!

Today we celebrate the 220th anniversary of the Royal Navy’s greatest triumph. On October 21st 1805, the Battle of Trafalgar took place, where the Royal Navy, led by Admiral Horatio Nelson, defeated the superior forces of France and Spain. This confirmed Britain’s status as mistress of the seas!

Celebrating the Canadian Navy with a Discount on HMCS Haida on Niobe Day!

In 1910, Canada established its own navy and purchased its first ships from Great Britain. The arrival of the first of these, HMCS Niobe in the port of Halifax coincided with the Royal Navy’s main holiday, the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21st. In 2014, Canada decided to replace the British holiday date with its own, and since then October 21st has been Niobe Day.

Senrai Maidens x War Thunder: Video Premiere and Exclusive Packs!

We’re presenting a new War Thunder video dedicated to the international squad of brave heroines, the Senrai Maidens! In the debut adventure of Maria, Kate and Elsa, you’ll see their first battle against the forces of a mysterious enemy.

The Vautour IIN is Temporarily Available & Has a Discount for the Anniversary of Its First Flight!

On October 16th 1952, the French Vautour II aircraft made its maiden flight. Its derivative, the Vautour IIN, an all-weather interceptor, served for a long time as France’s air defense aircraft. In Israeli service, it saw combat from 1967 to 1972. Today, eight Vautour IINs can be found in museums across France, and another one is in the Israeli Air Force Museum.

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Moments of Valor: Spain

October 12th marks the National Day of Spain, commemorating Christopher Columbus’s discovery of America on this day in 1492 under the flag of the Spanish Crown. October 12th also marks Spanish Language Day, the native language of nearly 500 million people worldwide. In honor of this event, we’re pleased to present a new video in our popular Moments of Valor series, dedicated to Spain!

HMS Iron Duke is on Sale for the Anniversary of its Launch!

HMS Iron Duke is one of the most famous battleships from the First World War. She was laid down on January 12th and launched on October 12th, 1912. During the Battle of Jutland, HMS Iron Duke served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet, and after the First World War, as the flagship of the British Mediterranean Fleet. During the Second World War, she defended Scapa Flow harbor from Luftwaffe raids.