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T-90M: Modernized Breakthrough
We’re excited to be showing you one of the first brand-new Rank VIII ground vehicles coming to the game in the next major update. Say hello to the utmost modern representative of the T-90 family of MBTs created under the “Breakthrough” modernization program!
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  • 7 December 2023
Challenger 3 Technology Demonstrator: Smoothbore Galore
We’re going to be showing you one of the first Rank VIII MBTs coming to the game, which will be the Challenger 3 TD! Capable, lethal and up to the challenge, today we’ll be talking about exactly how this new addition will be when it arrives in War Thunder.
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  • 7 December 2023
“Air Superiority” Update trailer
The next major update for War Thunder — “Air Superiority”!
New Location: Volcano Valley for Aircraft
In the next major update, we’ll be bringing you a cool new aircraft location inspired by the nature in Kamchatka, which is a peninsula located at the very edge of Russia. Today we’ll be taking a look at this new location with some words from one of its designers, Pavel.
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  • 6 December 2023
USS Roanoke: A No Fly Zone
In this blog, we’re going to be showing you a unique light cruiser from the Worcester-class. This ship is equipped with rapid-firing 152 mm guns that are equally effective at hitting enemy surface targets as well as aircraft that are at considerable distances and altitudes!
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  • 5 December 2023
Pre-Order: Tornado IDS WTD 61
In this blog, we’re announcing a fantastic pack that you’ll be able to pre-order starting from today: a German strike jet that features excellent speed characteristics plus a great payload!
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  • 5 December 2023
The Shooting Range #383
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 3 December 2023
Thunder Show: NUKE THIEF
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most incredible moments of the past week. This episode serves as a reminder that the sky is actually a hell of a dangerous place. At least in War Thunder. Let’s get started!
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  • 1 December 2023
Rank VIII Ground Vehicles and Rank VII Premiums: Introducing the Challenger 2 (OES) & M1A1 HC!
We’ve got exciting news to share with you — in the next major update, Rank VIII ground vehicles are coming to the game! First up, we’re going to be talking about two upcoming Rank VII premium vehicles: the Challenger 2 (OES) for Golden Eagles and the M1A1 HC as a pre-order pack!
Chinese Aircraft: Long Road to Perfection
We firmly believe that you can judge the state of a country by the state of its aircraft industry, and China is no exception here. During the 20th century, China went through a lot of big changes — and the People’s Liberation Army Air Force had to overcome a lot of obstacles to get to where it is now.
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  • 29 November 2023
Special
St. Andrew’s Day: The Scottish Saltire Decal to Celebrate!
On November 30th Scotland celebrates St. Andrew’s Day, and for this occasion we’re temporarily bringing back the Scottish Saltire decal for Golden Eagles. Grab yourself this awesome flag and proudly display it on your vehicles and learn about the history of this day below.
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  • 29 November 2023
It's fixed! №84
Today, we’ll be going over some of the core fixes and quality of life improvements that we’ve worked on during the past 2 weeks, including from the update released today. Thank you for all of the reports you’ve created and the feedback that you’ve left!
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  • 29 November 2023
Vehicle Review: Su-25K and its Decal!
One of the more famous Soviet assault aircraft boasts incredible survivability and a wide selection of weaponry. This “front line worker” deserves your respect and our “Wiki approved: Su-25K” decal. Today we’re flying the Su-25K “Grach”.
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  • 28 November 2023
The Shooting Range #382
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 26 November 2023
Thunder Show: MAUS HUNT
Welcome to Thunder Show and the most eye-popping moments of the past week. Today’s episode is all about keeping your cool and making the right decisions quickly. Let’s get started!
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  • 24 November 2023
Pages of History (December): The Heroic Nurse
In this month’s Pages of History, you’ll find yourself at the center of events that took place in different theaters of war. Croatia, China, the Barents Sea and even Papua New Guinea: take part in battles with vehicles that were used in these historic battles and receive prizes.
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  • 24 November 2023
Results of the Anniversary Tournaments dedicated to 11 Years of War Thunder, plus the “Esport II” Trophy!
The series of tournaments dedicated to 11 years of War Thunder has come to an end. Those of you who have watched the live streams on Twitch have received unique camouflages and a decorator through Twitch Drops and were the first to witness who won in the tournaments!
  • 24 November 2023
Hungarian Tanks: Big Ambitions
Due to historic reasons, Hungarian vehicles of the WW2 era were never in the spotlight, always in the shadow of tanks produced by other nations, like the iconic German Panzer. To make the situation even more complicated, Hungary never shied away from using foreign designs. At the same time, though, the Hungarian defense industry was nothing short of impressive, even compared to other Axis states, which allowed the country to produce at least several interesting military vehicles.
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  • 22 November 2023