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Squadron Vehicles: VT5
Meet the interesting Chinese VT5 light tank, used by the Bangladesh Armed Forces and coming to the game as a Squadron Vehicle in the Hornet’s Sting major update! 
USS Colorado: Ocean Bastion!
The USS Colorado — a super-dreadnought — will now be the new top-tier ship for the USA’s Bluewater fleet and the first in-game ship in this nation to feature 16 inch (406 mm) guns!
XM246: The American Gepard!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the XM246, an experimental SPAA with a pair of 35 mm Oerlikon KDA cannons on the hull of the M48 Patton tank, coming in the Hornet’s Sting major update.
Pre-order: Ariete Certezza
Let’s take a look at the premium version of the C1 Ariete tank with additional armor and a unique look!
Su-30SM: In Thrust We Trust
Let’s take a look at the Su-30SM, a modern Russian multi-role two-seat fighter jet coming to the Hornet’s Sting major update!
Tracked Rapier: Aerial Pest Control
Today we’ll be taking a look at the Tracked Rapier, featuring the new Rapier missile installed onto the back of a M548 cargo-carrier that was in service with the British Army!
2S19M1 and 2S19M2: Vengeance Is Mine!
Two variants of this Russian tank destroyer are coming in the Hornet’s Sting major update — one as a standard researchable vehicle, and one as a squadron vehicle!
Location Improvements for Advance to the Rhine, Sinai and Jungle!
Today we’re taking a look at the visually updated Advance to the Rhine, Sinai and improved Jungle that will be coming in the Hornet’s Sting major update!
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  • 28 February 2025
F/A-18 Hornet: Announcement & Pre-order!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the F/A-18 Hornet family of aircraft — the nations that will get this aircraft and the pre-order pack!
Raider Hunter: Strasbourg
The French Strasbourg battleship with its non-standard armament layout is the main reward in the Raider Hunter vehicle event!
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  • 27 February 2025
Pre-order: Marder CLOVIS
Today we’ll be taking a look at a new premium for Germany and France — the experimental Marder CLOVIS light tank featuring an oscillating turret!
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  • 26 February 2025
Harry Hopkins Mk.I: The Weird Fella
Today we’re taking a look at one of the more unconventional light tanks out there, the Harry Hopkins Mk.I, a new tank for Britain at Rank II
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  • 25 February 2025
Pz.Sp.Wg.P204(f) PaK: No, Give It Back!
Today we’re taking a look at a machine with an interesting story, a French vehicle, captured and modified by Germany and then captured back and used by the French!
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  • 24 February 2025
HMS Warspite: Grand Old Lady!
HMS Warspite is a British battleship and is known as one of the most decorated warships in history.
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  • 20 February 2025
Freedom Fighter: F-5A(G)
Meet the protagonist in the Freedom Fighter event: the Norwegian F-5A(G) multi-role jet fighter!
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  • 6 February 2025
Announcing the Removal of the R2Y2 from Research
Today, we’d like to give you a heads up regarding the removal of the R2Y2 V1, V2 and V3 for research so that you can get them before they’re gone.
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  • 3 February 2025
Enter the Serpent: FV4030/3
This is the FV4030/3, designed as an upgrade of the Chieftain tank for Iran. However with no deliveries fulfilled, the FV4030/3 later evolved into the Challenger 1 tank we all know and love.
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  • 17 January 2025
Battle Pass Vehicles: M46 Patton (France)
Meet the M46 Patton that saw service with France! Today, we’ll take a look at the main reward for the next Battle Pass, The Last Legionnaire!
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  • 17 January 2025