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Pages of History (July)
In this month's Pages of History you'll find yourself at the center of events that happened at numerous battlefronts. Sicily and Normandy, Iran and Guam, Rzhev and Stalingrad — participate in battles using the vehicles that were used in these historic events and receive prizes!
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  • 22 June 2023
Rankings Challenge: 2023 Grand Finals and Twitch Drops
The first season of the Ranking Challenge is over — congratulations to all the participants! Over 70,000 competitors from around the world took part in aircraft and ground vehicle battles and received unique titles, sports camouflages, and other prizes. Final tournaments of the season are up next! The best of the best will challenge each other for the season champion status and will be able to receive camouflages, vehicle coupons, and Golden Eagles and will also split the $3000 prize pool! Also, to commemorate the release of La Royale major update and make watching eSports events even more pleasant, we are offering Drops for the Twitch viewers! Let’s break it down.
Unmanned Turret Tanks: Showcasing New Tech
Since the 1970s, nations with advanced military production capabilities have been trying their hand at making vehicles with unmanned turrets. This layout introduces significant changes to the classic design, bringing never before seen pros and cons.
  • 21 June 2023
Following the Roadmap: Updated Economy
We continue to move forward with the plans listed in our roadmap, and the next big news after the La Royale major update is the updated economу that the majority of the community voted for.
The Shooting Range #359
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 18 June 2023
Thunder Show: BONK
Welcome to Thunder Show and the most beautiful moments of the past week. You may miss it in the heat of a battle, but complicated problems sometimes need very simple solutions, and we’re going to prove it to you today. Let’s get started!
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  • 16 June 2023
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The MiG-21 SPS-K Returns to Celebrate the MiG-21’s First Flight
On June 16th, 1955 MiG-21, the most widespread supersonic jet in history, performed its maiden flight. Thanks to modernization and the release of more advanced modifications it remains in use even today, almost 80 years later, by over 15 countries
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Two ships and a decal for German Navy Day
The history of the modern German Navy goes back to the Reichsflotte that was founded on June 14th, 1848 — 175 years ago. Since then it has gone by many names, but now it’s called Bundesmarine and consists of 65 vessels, 56 aircraft, and 17,000 people. Its anniversary will be celebrated in Wilhelmshafen by opening up frigate Hamburg for the public, as well as concerts and competitions.
Become a Tester for the French Navy!
One of the largest and oldest naval fleets in the world, nicknamed La Royale back in the 17th century, has arrived at War Thunder! Its research tree consists of destroyers and cruisers of the French Navy. You can receive access to the closed beta test of the French Navy by either completing a set of tasks or purchasing one of the French naval packs.
Meet Major Update “La Royale”!
The beginning of the Closed Beta Test for the French Naval forces, new and updated graphical effects for flares, afterburners, rockets and missiles along with new hit marks on ground vehicles. More than 50 new or updated vehicles. Amongst them 14 new ships for the French Navy! But sailors are not the only ones to find something for themselves here! The Mighty F-14B, three different Sukhoi jets, the unusual M1 KVT tank or the first tank from India in WT - Vijayanta! Two new locations, fortifications mechanics, new weapons for aircraft and much more awaits you in La Royale update!
Economy Revision - Our Plan in Detail
First and foremost, we would like to express our gratitude for your patience during the past few weeks as we diligently worked on outlining the roadmap for the highly anticipated revision of the War Thunder economy.
War Thunder Changes Roadmap
After your feedback and suggestions, we would like to show you the development roadmap of War Thunder for the next few months.
Émile Bertin light cruiser: hit and run
The French Émile Bertin light cruiser lacks protection, but is capable of inflicting deadly damage. The Agile glass cannon of the seas comes to the game in the La Royale update!
The Shooting Range #358
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 11 June 2023
Thunder Show: ANTI-AIR NIGHTMARE
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most hilarious moments of the past week. In this episode: additional chores before nuclear bombing, ice dodging, establishing dominance with poles, and more! Let’s get started!
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  • 9 June 2023
Missile duels: fair play
More improvements for SACLOS missiles are coming with the La Royale update to bring more balance and authenticity to missile duels.
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RN Geniere Is Back for Italian Navy Day
On June 10th, 1918 an Italian MAS 15 torpedo boat, commanded by lieutenant Luigi Rizzo, scouted an Austro-Hungarian dreadnought Szent István — and sank it with only two well-placed torpedo hits. It was a triumph for the Italian fleet, and since 1939 this date is celebrated as Italian Navy Day.
  • 9 June 2023
Bell UH-1: American Gunship
The UH-1 helicopter, also known as “Iroquois” or “Huey”, is a vehicle that every single War Thunder player is familiar with. Thanks to its extensive use in several large-scale military conflicts, most notably during the Vietnam War, Huey became one of the most recognisable helicopters around the world, and an iconic part of the American rotorcraft roster.