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Countermeasures against forbidden modifications - June
222 accounts have been banned in War Thunder because of prohibited client modification use.
  • 8 June 2018
IL-28Sh: The Soviet Rocketeer
The IL-28Sh is an experimental attack version of the Soviet IL-28 jet bomber, developed in the late 1960s. Soon, all War Thunder pilots will get the chance to pilot another unique, and more than usually destructive, version of the IL-28 in the upcoming update 1.79!
AMX-40: Fire and Forget
The AMX-40 is a prototype French export main battle tank, developed during the 1980s based on experiences learned from the AMX-30.The AMX-40 is bound to find an abundance of fans among War Thunder tanker in the upcoming update 1.79 “Project X”!
Weekend tournaments, June 9th and 10th
Check out new tournaments this weekend on the TSS portal!
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  • 7 June 2018
XM-1 (C) and XM-1 (GM): Ancestors of the Abrams (Updated)
Two new and magnificent rank V tanks are coming to War Thunder! It’s a story of a competition between two companies – Chrysler and General Motors – in creating a new main battle tank for the American army, which would soon become known around the world as the M1 Abrams.
Messerschmitt Bf 110 model updates, new modifications
With update 1.79 "Project X, fans of German aviation will have the chance to better experience that renowned versatility with the addition of some new modifications on the Bf 110. Let’s take a closer look!
Massive update to air battle audio
For War Thunder update 1.79 “Project X”, we have prepared a long-awaited audio update for aerial warfare. You’ve never heard War Thunder like this!
New authentic decals (06.06-20.06)
Make your vehicle more authentic! We regularly introduce new decals that you can unlock and/or purchase.
Crash Course: Ground Attack Aircraft
Right off the bat: ground attack aircraft come in a lot of different flavours. What kinds of threats do attackers have to deal with in our game? Check in the newest Crash Course!
Vehicle modification upgrades (Updated)
Development of the enhanced modules will not be introduced in 1.79. We will re-evaluate the feature based on your feedback. We will clarify the thinking behind the enhancement very shortly.
  • 5 June 2018
FJ-4B Fury: Last of its Kind
The FJ-4B is a carrier-borne fighter-bomber version of the legendary F-86 Sabre, used by the U.S. Navy throughout the 1950s and well into the ‘60s. Armed to the teeth with all kinds of ordnance, the FJ-4B has set course for the battlefields of War Thunder and is expected to arrive very soon with update 1.79 "Project X"!
Т-62М-1: the fight continues!
The radical modernization of the T-62 tanks was supposed to boost their combat effectiveness to the same level as that of the T-72s and T-64As. Meet the new Soviet elite!
The Shooting Range Ep. 98
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and aspiring Captains in War Thunder.
Z20 Karl Galster
Some time ago, we presented the Type 1936 class destroyer of the German Kriegsmarine and subsequently added it to the closed testing of War Thunder’s naval forces. Today, we would like to present to you the Z20 Karl Galster, the only survivor of her class that went on to serve even after the war had ended.
Thunder Show: Overkill
It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week.
USS Cowell (DD-547): Vulture Hunter
The USS Cowell (DD-547) is a Fletcher-class destroyer that served initially under the banner of the U.S. Navy throughout the second half of WW2 and into the 1950s.
[Shop] Fleet CBT announcement: Pre-order for destroyers and discounts for existing boat-pack owners
Any fleet eventually needs modernization and ours was no exception to this rule: for the beginning of the long-awaited CBT we present to you, a new class of ship in the Gaijin.Net Store: Destroyers.
How can you get premium vehicles? Warbonds!
We continue our tradition and present to you once again, an updated assortment of Warbonds for June.