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The Hungarian Aircraft Line is Coming to the Italian Tree!

We’re pleased to announce that the Hungarian aircraft line is going to be added to the Italian aircraft tree in the next major update Alpha Strike, which continues the development of Hungarian vehicles being added to the game. Let’s dive in and take a look!

“Alpha Strike” Update trailer

The next major update for War Thunder — “Alpha Strike”!

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St. David’s Day: The Flag of Wales Temporarily Returns!

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus (Happy St. David’s Day)!

It’s Fixed! №88

We’ve got more to talk about regarding the work on improvements and bug fixes to the game over the past 2 weeks! Let’s take a look at what we’ve been working on.

Dassault Etendard: In Service of the Republic

The story of the Étendard began because Marcel Dassault and his technical general director Henri Deplante were unhappy with the decisions of the French Air Command. Dassault Aviation developed the excellent Ouragan and the Mystere for their country, but that didn’t stop officials from also procuring the American F-86 and the F-100. More importantly, in 1950, there wasn’t a single French combat aircraft operating from the sole aircraft carrier of the French Navy. A total domination of American technology!

Buccaneer S.2B: Swashbuckling Sky Pirate

In this blog we’ll be talking about the most advanced variant of the Buccaneer that will soon be taking to the skies in War Thunder: meet the Buccaneer S.2B!

Pages of History (March): On Wings of War

In this month’s Pages of History, you’ll be at the center of events that took place in different theaters of war. The Pacific Ocean and North Africa, the Mediterranean Sea and the banks of the Rhine: take part in battles with the vehicles corresponding to these historic battles and receive prizes.

VTT DCA: French Meat Chopper!

Meet an anti-aircraft platform that features four 12.7 mm machine guns on a light APC chassis which is going to be a very welcomed addition to the lower ranks of the French ground tree!

Wessex HU.5: Her Majesty’s Helicopter

In this blog we’ll be taking a look at a familiar helicopter silhouette with a distinctly British twist. Meet the Wessex HU.5, which will soon be coming to the game in the next War Thunder major update. This important domestic rotary-winged icon will soon reinforce the British helicopter tree!

The Shooting Range #395

You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.

Thunder Show: GOTTA GO FAST

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the hottest moments of the past week. Today we’re going back to our regular section: ground versus air. And believe us, this battle is only getting hotter! Let’s get started!

Pre-Order: Centauro RGO and Strv 121B Christian II

Today we’re announcing two vehicles that can be pre-ordered before the next major update: the Centauro RGO wheeled light tank that’s in service with the Royal Guard of Oman, and the Swedish Strv 121B prototype that has its own name, Christian II.

Sword of Justice: Jaguar IS

Today we’re going to be talking about the main reward for the next event called Sword of Justice: meet the Indian Jaguar IS fighter-bomber!

Defender of the Fatherland Tournaments, a Decal & Decoration and Vehicles for Golden Eagles!

We’ve prepared some Defender of the Fatherland activities including several tournaments, a decal and decoration that can be obtained by playing Soviet vehicles, as well as 4 returning Soviet premiums for Golden Eagles.

Missile Tanks: Weapon of the Future That Never Happened

What is stronger: a spear or a shield? That’s the gist of the eternal arms race: while one side develops a powerful gun, the other finds a way to make their armor stronger — or gives old weapons a new life with the help of modern shells. By the mid-20th century, though, it seemed like engineers cracked the code and found the ultimate way to defeat tank armor: HEAT projectiles and especially ATGMs.

A Bundle and Decal for South African Armed Forces Day!

On February 21st, South Africa honors its fallen soldiers and celebrates Armed Forces Day. It’s a massive celebration: in 2023, more than 8,000 people and hundreds of vehicles participated in a ceremonial exercise, four warships were open to the public, and concerts and other events were held.

Testing out the Severe Damage mechanic

Today we’ll be taking a look at the Severe Damage mechanic which was first announced last year.

Aigle is Back on the Anniversary of its Launch!

Launched on February 19th 1931, Aigle (“Eagle”) became the lead ship of the French destroyer series of the same name. In the early years of WWII, Aigle accompanied convoys transporting soldiers and gold bars, and in the summer of 1940 took part in a raid on Genoa, repelling attacks from Italian boats. Aigle was scuttled at Toulon along with other ships of Vichy France in November 1942 to prevent it from falling into the hands of Nazi Germany.