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BM Oplot-T: Through the Jungles!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the BM Oplot-T, an export version of the Ukrainian T-84 Oplot MBT for the Thai Army!
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  • 22 September 2025
BMD-4M2: Deadly, Light & Researchable!
Today we’re checking out the BMD-4M2, a new rank VI light tank for the USSR!
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  • 22 September 2025
New Effects & Detailed Cockpits Coming in Tusk Force!
Tusk Force doesn’t just bring new vehicles, it also brings some new effects and detailed cockpits! Today, we’ll be taking a detailed look at some these upcoming improvements.
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  • 19 September 2025
F-16I Sufa: The Negev Storm
The F-16I Sufa is a specialized Israeli variant of the American F-16 Fighting Falcon, developed in the early 2000s amidst growing military modernization in the Middle East.
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  • 18 September 2025
F-5TH Super Tigris: The Modernized Veteran
The F-5TH Super Tigris is an extensively modernized variant of the Northrop F-5E/F Tiger II developed and operated by the Royal Thai Air Force in the late 2010s.
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  • 15 September 2025
SAMP/T: Per Aspera Ad “Aster”
The SAMP/T is a mobile air defense system developed jointly by France and Italy to provide medium to long-range protection against aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, based on the Aster-30 missile developed at the turn of the century.
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  • 12 September 2025
Controlling Aircraft Radar with the Mouse Cursor!
The Tusk Force major update is not complete without interface refinements! Today, we’d like to tell you about improvements made to aircraft radars, helping you to interact with them in a more visual and convenient way, regardless of whether you are already familiar with them or are just learning. Let’s start!
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  • 11 September 2025
USS Charles F. Adams: Missile Support!
Today we’re checking out the USS Charles F. Adams destroyer that has something unique up its sleeve: RIM-24 Tartar anti-aircraft missiles!
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  • 11 September 2025
M55: Destructive Menace
Meet the 203 mm M55 self-propelled howitzer, coming to the game for the USA, Germany, China, Italy and France!
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  • 10 September 2025
B-66B Destroyer: Ready for the Nuclear Age
Meet the Douglas B-66B Destroyer, a light bomber developed for the U.S. Air Force in the early 1950s as part of America’s shift toward jet-powered tactical aircraft at the beginning of the Cold War.
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  • 9 September 2025
Mosquito F Mk II, FB Mk VI & FB Mk VI ASH:  Nordic Wooden Wonders!
Today, we’ll be looking at a slew of Nordic Mosquitoes joining the Swedish aviation tree in the next major update. Bringing speed, firepower and twin engine support from the ever reliable “Mossie”!
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  • 8 September 2025
Buk-M3: Branching Out
Today we’ll be covering the Buk-M3 SAM system, one of the most famous surface-to-air missile systems.
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  • 5 September 2025
CF-188A and RAAF F/A-18s: Commonwealth Calling!
Today, we’ll be looking at a trio of Commonwealth Hornets joining the British tree, bringing some sting from across the pond and down under!
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  • 5 September 2025
Sky Sabre: Land Ceptor Time!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the Sky Sabre, a Multi-Vehicle SAM System consisting of one radar vehicle and two launch vehicles with lethal missiles!
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  • 4 September 2025
Black Hussar: Mackensen
Today we’ll be going over Mackensen, the main reward in the Black Hussar naval event!
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  • 4 September 2025
Visual Improvements to Eastern Europe and Poland!
We’re pleased to present visual improvements to two more Ground Battle locations: Eastern Europe and Poland, coming in the next major update!
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  • 3 September 2025
Pre-order: T58
The T58 is an American experimental heavy tank developed in the mid-1950s as part of the U.S. Army’s effort to counter the latest Soviet heavy tanks during the early Cold War.
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  • 2 September 2025
Qing-6: Blue Bird
Meet the Soviet Be-6 flying boat with new turboprop engines in PLA Air Force service!