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Pre-order: Al-Khalid-I
Today we’ll be taking a look at the AI-Khalid-I, a further development of the Chinese-Pakistani MBT-2000 main battle tank. Pre-orders for this tank have just started today!
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  • 2 September 2024
Special
A Decal for the Anniversary of the Victory Over Japan
In early August 1945, Japan agreed to the Allied terms for ending the war as outlined in the Potsdam Declaration. On September 2nd 1945, aboard the USS Missouri battleship, the Japanese Foreign Minster and Chief of General Staff signed the Instrument of Surrender, formally ending World War II after six long years.
  • 2 September 2024
The Shooting Range #422
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 1 September 2024
Thunder Show: I LIKE TRAINS
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most hilarious moments of the past week. Today we’re featuring some long-range help, an especially ferocious rocket tank, a multiton deus ex machina, and a few more secrets. Let’s get started!
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  • 30 August 2024
French Coastal Fleet Closed Testing Begins Soon!
In the upcoming Dance of Dragons major update, closed testing of the French Coastal fleet will begin. And today, we’ll be showing you what awaits its first testers!
P-16: From The Mountain Tops!
In today’s blog, we’ll be taking a look at the rather interesting P-16, an experimental Swiss attack jet aircraft that has been modeled by War Thunder players!
Squadron Vehicles: JF-17 Thunder
Today we’ll be looking at the JF-17, a fourth generation jet fighter, jointly developed by Pakistan and China, originally to replace the dated fleets of F-104 and Mirage fighters in the PAF’s fleet.
"Dance of Dragons" Update Teaser
Introducing the next major update teaser for War Thunder - "Dance of Dragons" 
Following the Roadmap: Research Bonuses Testing Has Concluded
Today, we’re ready to introduce to you the long-awaited Research Bonuses for New Nations. In this article, we’ll be explaining how it works in full and we’ll also be having testing for this new feature, the dates and times can be seen below.
Get HMS Barham in the Steel Baron Event!
Meet the new Steel Baron naval event. In this one, you can get the British HMS Barham, themed decals and a profile icon of Vice-Admiral Arthur Craig Waller, who commanded this ship in the Battle of Jutland!
A Discount, Decal & Decoration for Operation Bagration’s Anniversary!
The Belarusian strategic offensive operation, named after the a general in war of 1812, Prince Pyotr Bagration, successfully ended on August 29th 1944. As part of it, the Wehrmacht suffered its greatest defeat in the entire military history of Germany. Its losses amounted to around 400,000 combat soldiers.
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  • 29 August 2024
American Tiger: History of Northrop F-5
Aircraft are incredibly expensive to build. Not every country can afford to design, manufacture and maintain their own fleet of warplanes, especially if it wants to be always on top of its game. But what can you do if you're in constant need of new aircraft but lack the funds to regularly purchase the latest models on the market? Northrop Corporation faced this challenge and, as time has shown, found a highly successful solution.
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  • 28 August 2024
Pages of History (September): Attacker Ace
In this month’s Pages of History, you’ll be at the center of events that took place in different theaters of war. Iran and India, USSR and Germany: take part in battles with the vehicles corresponding to these historic battles and receive prizes. 
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KV-1 m1942 “Klimi”: The Reclaimed Giant
Today, we’ll be taking a look at a real classic with a fresh coat of paint, the Finnish captured KV-1 Model 1942! The m1942 was one of the last conventional KV-1 variants constructed, chiefly it features improved armor protection at the cost of around one ton of extra weight. This new premium tank will be arriving in the next major update!
USS Tennessee (BB-43): Smooth & Sweet
USS Tennessee (BB-43) is an American battleship of the so-called ‘standard type’, built close to the end of WWI and incorporating several improvements over the New Mexico-class preceding it.
The Shooting Range #421
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 25 August 2024
Thunder Show: ANTI-AIR BALLOОN
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most crushing moments of the past week. This episode features a lot of truly huge planes and moments when players go beyond any expectation. Let’s get started!
  • 23 August 2024
ZSU-23-4M2: Afghan Escort Vehicle
Let’s take a look at the ZSU-23-4M2 (also known as the Shilka-M2), which is a special variant of the Shilka SPAA, used for accompanying tank columns during the Afghan War.
  • 23 August 2024