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The J35A is Temporarily Available at a Discount to Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of its First Flight!
The Saab 35 Draken made its maiden flight 70 years ago, on October 25th, 1955. It was Sweden’s first supersonic fighter and is known for its unique double-swept wing. Its various variants remained in service for over 40 years!
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  • 23 October 2025
Discount on the UH-1C XM-30 on the UH-1’s First Flight Anniversary!
The UH-1’s maiden flight took place on October 20th, 1956. It was widely used by the United States in the Vietnam War and is still in service with dozens of countries. It has found applications beyond military ones too, as it’s used for firefighting, agricultural work, and for transporting the sick and wounded. It truly is a versatile helicopter, renowned throughout the world!
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  • 22 October 2025
Pre-order: IJN Nagato
Meet one of the most famous battleships of the Pacific Theater: IJN Nagato, arriving with powerful weapons and a hefty anti-aircraft battery to the high ranks of Japan!
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  • 21 October 2025
A Decal and Discount for the 220th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar!
Today we celebrate the 220th anniversary of the Royal Navy’s greatest triumph. On October 21st 1805, the Battle of Trafalgar took place, where the Royal Navy, led by Admiral Horatio Nelson, defeated the superior forces of France and Spain. This confirmed Britain’s status as mistress of the seas!
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  • 21 October 2025
Celebrating the Canadian Navy with a Discount on HMCS Haida on Niobe Day!
In 1910, Canada established its own navy and purchased its first ships from Great Britain. The arrival of the first of these, HMCS Niobe in the port of Halifax coincided with the Royal Navy’s main holiday, the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21st. In 2014, Canada decided to replace the British holiday date with its own, and since then October 21st has been Niobe Day.
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  • 21 October 2025
Senrai Maidens x War Thunder: Video Premiere and Exclusive Packs!
We’re presenting a new War Thunder video dedicated to the international squad of brave heroines, the Senrai Maidens! In the debut adventure of Maria, Kate and Elsa, you’ll see their first battle against the forces of a mysterious enemy.
The Vautour IIN is Temporarily Available & Has a Discount for the Anniversary of Its First Flight!
On October 16th 1952, the French Vautour II aircraft made its maiden flight. Its derivative, the Vautour IIN, an all-weather interceptor, served for a long time as France’s air defense aircraft. In Israeli service, it saw combat from 1967 to 1972. Today, eight Vautour IINs can be found in museums across France, and another one is in the Israeli Air Force Museum.
  • 16 October 2025
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Moments of Valor: Spain
October 12th marks the National Day of Spain, commemorating Christopher Columbus’s discovery of America on this day in 1492 under the flag of the Spanish Crown. October 12th also marks Spanish Language Day, the native language of nearly 500 million people worldwide. In honor of this event, we’re pleased to present a new video in our popular Moments of Valor series, dedicated to Spain!
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  • 12 October 2025
HMS Iron Duke is on Sale for the Anniversary of its Launch!
HMS Iron Duke is one of the most famous battleships from the First World War. She was laid down on January 12th and launched on October 12th, 1912. During the Battle of Jutland, HMS Iron Duke served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet, and after the First World War, as the flagship of the British Mediterranean Fleet. During the Second World War, she defended Scapa Flow harbor from Luftwaffe raids.
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  • 10 October 2025
A Decal, Discounts and Rare Vehicles for German Unity Day!
Today, a reunited Germany celebrates an anniversary. On October 3rd 1990, the GDR and FRG became one country! German Unity Day is a major national holiday, widely celebrated throughout the country. We join in the congratulations and invite you to celebrate the anniversary with a decal and discounts!
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  • 3 October 2025
Enjoy Loads of Discounts and a Decal for the National Day of the PRC!
The People’s Republic of China was proclaimed on October 1st, 1949. This holiday is widely celebrated throughout China with parades, ceremonies, fireworks displays, and performances that last for seven days — a period known as Golden Week.
Autumn Sale: Starter Packs of All Nations at Half Price!
Want to effectively start researching the early ranks of nations in War Thunder? Starter Packs have you covered. They feature great vehicles and are currently at a 50% discount during this Autumn Sale in the Gaijin Store!
  • 29 September 2025
Grab a 30% Discount on the Yak-38 for the Anniversary of its First Flight!
The Yak-38 was the only Soviet VTOL aircraft to see mass production. It first took off and hovered over ground on September 22nd, 1970. This light carrier-based attack aircraft was intended for service on aircraft carriers with the goal of hitting surface and ground targets during the day in normal weather conditions.
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  • 22 September 2025
Discounts on Several Mi-24 Variants for the Anniversary of the Mi-24’s First Flight!
On September 19th, 1969, the Mi-24 took to the skies for the first time, later becoming one of the most popular helicopters in the world. It was the first Soviet attack helicopter and the first combat helicopter in the world with retractable landing gear, allowing it to reach higher speeds. Until 1986, it remained the record holder in this category among helicopters, when test pilot Gurgen Karapetyan reached a speed of 368.4 km/h!
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  • 19 September 2025
A Decal and P-47 & P-51 Discounts for U.S. Air Force’s Birthday!
On September 18th, 1947, the National Security Act was signed into law, separating the U.S. Air Force from the Army and giving it the status of an independent branch from the armed forces. On this day, official ceremonies are held at the Pentagon and air bases, demonstration flights with modern and historical aircraft fly over, and open days are held at Air Force museums.
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  • 18 September 2025
The YP-38 is Temporarily Available for Purchase for its First Flight Anniversary!
The second prototype of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, the YP-38, made its first flight on September 17th, 1940. The P-38 entered service in mid-1941 and was widely used during the Second World War in the Pacific and Asia. The P-38 was the only American combat aircraft to be mass-produced throughout the entire war.
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  • 16 September 2025
A Decal, Camouflage, Four Fighters & Discounts for 85 Years Since the Battle of Britain!
September 15th 1940 went down in history as the Battle of Britain Day. Throughout this conflict, the Royal Air Force fought the German Luftwaffe and repelled attacks, helping to prevent a full-scale invasion by the Wehrmacht. 85 years have now passed since this great triumph, where British pilots, along with vital support from pilots of other allied nations, helped defend the skies of Great Britain. This was their finest hour and today we celebrate and remember them!
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  • 15 September 2025
A Decoration and Discounts on Tanker’s Day!
Get yourself some Soviet discounted packs and a cool Golden HEAT decoration to display on your tanks.
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  • 12 September 2025