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Ground Locations Reworks & Arresting Gear in the Heavy Cavalry Update!
Today we’re talking about the graphical rework of the Ash River, 38th Parallel, and Ardennes (Winter) locations and arresting gear at ground airfields!
Aiming Points for Salvo Firing Guided Weapons
Today we’d like to talk about how we’re expanding the functionality of points of interest on top-tier aircraft!
Comparison of Missile Parameters & Improved Tracking on the Minimap!
Today we’re continuing our coverage of the new features coming in the upcoming major update, this time focusing on aircraft weapons!
Spitfire Mk Vb Floatplane: Going Full Circle!
A long requested Spitfire variant joins the game with the return of a rather legendary pilot!
Rewards for Crashed Aircraft!
Today we’re looking at some changes to how aircraft rewards operate when an enemy aircraft crashes without taking any damage. Let’s get into it!
Washington B.1: A Friend in Need
A legendary long range heavy bomber reinforces the heavy bomber gap in the British tree in the next major update!
The New Update in Progress: Detailed X-Ray and New MFD Screens
Today we’d like to cover the improved aircraft damage models and new multifunctional display screens (MFD) that we’re preparing for the next War Thunder update.
Palmaria: The Island-Sized Slingshot
The Palmaria is an Italian self-propelled howitzer developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s by OTO Melara primarily for foreign operators on the basis of the OF-40 main battle tank.
Pre-orders: M60A1 Predator
Today we’re launching pre-orders for the premium version of the American M60A1 RISE (P) tank.
Hunter AFV: Singaporean Hunter
Today we’re taking a look at an exotic combat vehicle from Singapore, built for speed, with a 30 mm Bushmaster and Spike ATGMs!
Man-in-the-Loop: Guidance Mode for Munitions with TV and IR Seekers
Today we’re talking about new retargeting mechanics for some munitions with TV and IR homing heads!
MAS 429: A Kid With A Club!
Meet the MAS 429, a pre-war Italian patrol boat with a small secret!
Pre-order: Puma u14
Today we’re launching pre-order offer for the German AFV Puma u14 wielding 30 mm cannon and Spike-LR II homing missiles.
Welkin F. Mk. I: From Heaven’s Vault
The super-high-altitude Westland Welkin will be joining Britain’s heavy fighter line in the next major update!
Marine Gendarme: Glaive
Glaive is a French Trident class patrol boat originally built in the 1960s as the French Navy was redefining the strategic value of smaller, more agile attack craft in its fleet.
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PGZ88: Jack Of All Trades
The PGZ88 is an SPAA with a pair of 37 mm cannons and a radar that can be effectively used against both air and ground targets!
Pre-order: Jean Bart — The Last French Battleship
Jean Bart was a French battleship and the second completed ship of the successful Richelieu class, also becoming one of the last battleships in active service.
Community Update No.11: Nuclear Escalation, Sound Mods & More
Hey everyone! Today we’re back with another Community Update, we’ll be giving you some details on Nuclear Escalation, Sound Mods, the upcoming major update and our plans for vehicle events until August. So sit back, grab your favourite beverage and read on!