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The Hudson Mk V is Temporarily Available on the Anniversary of its First Flight!
The Lockheed Hudson patrol bomber first took to the air on December 10th 1938 in Burbank, California. Two months later, deliveries began to the Royal Air Force, who ordered 200 Hudson aircraft, making it Lockheed’s first major order.
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  • 10 December 2024
"Storm Warning" Update Trailer!
Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Storm Warning!
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  • 9 December 2024
New Location: Attica!
Today, we’d like to show you some screenshots of this new location for Ground Battles!
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  • 9 December 2024
La Galissonnière: Harmony of Qualities
Today, we’ll be taking a look at the La Galissonnière, a well balanced light cruiser arriving for France in the next major update!
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  • 9 December 2024
Pages of History: Minengeschoß Shells
Early in the Battle of Britain, the German command realized that large four-engine bombers and durable all-metal fighters would soon become a major challenge and a very tough obstacle for the Luftwaffe.
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  • 8 December 2024
Sabra Mk.I - Beyond Magach
Israeli tanks in War Thunder can be divided into two large groups. One includes the famous Merkava MBTs made at home, while the other one unites various modifications of the American M48 and M60, known locally as the Magach.
  • 7 December 2024
Thunder Show: TANKAMBO
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most flaming moments of the past week. Each video in this episode could’ve been a major scene in a good action movie. Did you get your popcorn? Let’s get started!
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  • 6 December 2024
A Line of Thai Aircraft for Japan!
Today, we’re pleased to announce that a whole flurry of Thai aircraft will be reinforcing the Japanese air tree in the next major update! The Royal Thai Air force currently fields a wide range of aircraft, from capable fighters to powerful ground attackers, meaning a varied selection is ready to support Japan at the higher ranks. Let’s meet them!
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  • 6 December 2024
Discounts on the Vijayanta and MiG-21 Bison to Celebrate Indian Armed Forces Flag Day!
After India gained independence, the government had problems funding the country’s armed forces. On December 7th 1949, Flag Day was first celebrated! Small flags were distributed to the population in exchange for donations. The holiday has been held annually since then, on this day the armed forces parade, veterans are honored and funds are raised to support the military.
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  • 6 December 2024
VBCI: Tactical Titan!
In today’s first December major update dev blog, we’ll be taking a look at the French VBCI featuring a 25 mm autocannon!
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  • 5 December 2024
War Thunder Anti-Cheat System Update
In the coming weeks, War Thunder will be fully protected by a new anti-cheat system, BattlEye! With its help, we’ll be able to fight prohibited modifications even more effectively.
  • 5 December 2024
Twin-Boom Aircraft: Vanishing Species
In the early days of aviation, as the field of aircraft design was just beginning to take shape, engineers were constantly experimenting with new airframe concepts. Aerodynamic layouts ranged from groundbreaking innovations to outright oddities. Many were quickly tested, and while some faded into obscurity, others laid the groundwork for future advancements.
  • 4 December 2024
Firebirds: 10 Hidden Features
The Firebirds update has brought numerous changes to our game, and we’ve already made videos about the biggest ones. Today we’d like to talk about smaller yet also important additions that could go under the radar otherwise.
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  • 2 December 2024
155 mm: Artillery Standard
The French Char 2C land battleship, the American T30 experimental heavy tank, and the modern VIDAR artillery system... At first glance, these look like completely different vehicles. But there’s one thing that unites them all: their main caliber is 155 millimeters. And it’s not a coincidence.
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  • 1 December 2024
Mirage 2000D-RMV: Updated Sky Fighter
The parade of new vehicles is still on! Today we’re going to ride another top-ranking attack aircraft. Please welcome one of the latest modifications of the French Mirage 2000D, the Rénovation Mi-Vie, or RMV for short, which means ‘mid-life upgrade’.
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  • 30 November 2024
Special
The Scottish Saltire for St. Andrew’s Day!
Today, Scotland celebrates St. Andrews’ Day! We’re bringing back the Scottish Saltire for a few days to celebrate.
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  • 30 November 2024
Thunder Show: DUCK HUNTER
Today we’re going to feature a lot of damned fine shooting! Even though some of it turned out so fine unintentionally. Let’s get started!
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  • 29 November 2024
Pages of History (December): World Champion!
In this month’s Pages of History, you’ll be at the center of events that took place in different theaters of war. From Papua New Guinea and China to Kursk and the Ardennes: take part in battles with the vehicles corresponding to these historic battles and receive prizes. 
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  • 28 November 2024