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Challenger MBT: Tracked Fortress
In the 1980s, the outdated Chieftain MBT was superseded in the British Army by the more modern Challenger. The new MBT became the main tank that the British Armed forces used at the end of the century. In War Thunder, the vehicle proudly sits at the very top of the sixth rank in the ground vehicles part of the British tech tree.
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  • 2 August 2023
It’s fixed! №79
In this digest we would like to tell you about our continuing work on improvements and fixes in the game. You can find information about all updates that have been released in War Thunder in the website special section.
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T-69 II G and a decal to commemorate PLA Day
Each year China celebrates its army on the 1st of August. Today the People's Liberation Army is the largest in the world — over 2 million serve in it. As a part of UN missions, Chinese soldiers participated in peacekeeping missions across the entire world: from Lebanon and Sudan to Haiti and Mali.
Bots in War Thunder: what they are and how we plan to get rid of them
We’d like to address an issue that has become increasingly prevalent in our community: the issue of bots that some of you encounter during battles, primarily due to their unnatural behavior. There are also player accounts with strange stats that raise a few eyebrows. We feel it is essential to keep our community informed about the nature of these bots and our plans to combat them.
  • 31 July 2023
In Detail: Air event markers in Ground Arcade Battles
Greetings, fighters! We continue to work on making our game better in all aspects, and today we’d like to present a new article type: In Detail. It will include both player suggestions and our ideas that we’d like to elaborate upon and discuss with you.
The Shooting Range #365
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 30 July 2023
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“Stroyny” and “Neustrashimy” for Golden Eagles
Destroyers “Stroyny” and “Neustrashimy” from the Soviet blue water research tree are available for purchase for Golden Eagles.
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  • 28 July 2023
Thunder Show: ZSU-152-4
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most beautiful moments of the past week. Today we’re finally bringing battle to the fliers with their... majestic wings, strong engines, and amazing mobility. It’s time to stop! Let’s get to it!
  • 27 July 2023
Best Boom & Zoom Fighters
Boom & Zoom is a very popular playstyle in Air Battles that any pilot is bound to experience sooner or later. A lightning-quick dive, a few well-placed shots... and the enemy gets to rethink their life choices on the way to the ground. Today we’re going to talk about the best fighters for Boom & Zoom tactics and suggest some picks for both veterans and absolute beginners.
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  • 26 July 2023
“Armour Breaking Ambusher”: Warbonds
The Warbond shop for the “Armour Breaking Ambusher” Battle Pass season will be open from 26th of July until 25th of October.
Following the Roadmap: Battle Pass available in Simulator Battles
We are continuing to tell you about the improvements that we are implementing based on the Roadmap we released in June. In this news, we’ll be talking about the changes that will allow Battle Pass tasks to be completed in Simulator Battles (SB). 
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  • 26 July 2023
Following the Roadmap: Compensation of Battle Expenses, Free Backups and More!
We continue to implement improvements listed in our War Thunder Changes Roadmap. This time, a multitude of various changes awaits you: improvement to premium accounts, free repairs when destroyed by friendly fire, a more detailed rewards log after the battle, free backups for premium vehicles, mission points for helping teammates and improved mechanics of duplicate fire control mode. Let’s break them down!
Meet Armour Breaking Ambusher, the 12th season of Battle Pass
For many types of vehicles that aren't equipped with super sturdy armour, attacks from the flank and ambushes are one of the main ways to achieve victory. The SPz 12-3 LGS, the main prize of the new War Thunder Battle Pass season, is one of such vehicles — and that's why this season is called “Armour Breaking Ambusher”!
The Shooting Range #364
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 23 July 2023
Thunder Show: MORTAR SPAAG
Welcome to Thunder Show and the most beautiful moments of the past week. There’s no telling how the situation might develop in battle. You’re always wondering who’s gonna surprise you more: you... or your enemies! Let’s get started!
  • 21 July 2023
Battle Pass vehicles: B7A2 (Homare 23) Ryusei
The iconic Japanese dive bomber of the WWII era with a new engine and Premium bonuses!
Pages of History (August)
In this month's Pages of History you'll find yourself at the centre of events that happened at numerous battlefronts. Battle for Britain, Falaise Pocket, Invasion of Kuwait and Operation Barbarossa — participate in battles using the vehicles that were used in these historic events and receive prizes!
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  • 21 July 2023
Battle Pass vehicles: SPz 12-3
The German anti-tank IFV comes to the game as one of the main prizes in the upcoming Battle Pass season “Armour Breaking Ambusher”!