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Atomic Thunder: meet the lineup of unique Soviet robotics!
You have probably already heard about a top secret base built in the USSR in late 1950s and known as Facility 3826. They have found many uses - domestic and professional. But thanks to the “Atomic Heart” project, robots now have decent battle abilities and battle vehicles have a place in War Thunder, of course.
Bosses of the Gym
Your crews have nothing to do between battles and your technicians just dawdle around and chatter in the hangar? Get them into the gym!
Unique pack “Edge of Shell”
In the not-too-distant future, a race of aliens called the "The Red Team" invades Earth. Battles rage on the ground, in the water and in the air. No army in the world can resist the invaders. No army, but one snail.
War Thunder Infantry!
It is time to introduce to the game the main force of any military conflict - the infantry troops! We are pleased to announce our vision on the infantry progression tree and invite you to take part in the open testing of the most advanced soldiers!
Mobile Infantry Event
Soldiers! It’s time to participate in an open field testing of advanced modern infantry equipment in urban combat. Four exoskeleton variations for different combat specializations will be available for you: Assault, Sniper, ATGM Operator, and MANPADS Operator. You will also be able to use a preset of ground vehicles and helicopters.
Thunder Show: Barrel roll
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the craziest moments of the past week. Wait, why the craziest? Today’s episode is gonna feature the most mundane ones instead. You know, your daily routine. Mundane, even!.. Ha, would you believe this? Gotcha! Let’s get to this whirlwind of random events and honed skills!
  • 31 March 2023
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Royal Air Force Day
On April 1st, 1918 the Royal Air Force was founded, and on the same date in 1924 — the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy. Around that time HMS Hermes, the first purpose built aircraft carrier, was commissioned. Both the Royal Air Force and the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy proved instrumental in 1940, during the Battle for Britain, when they managed to hold against the might of the entire Luftwaffe and prevent invasion by Germany.
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Lucky Piñata
Something interesting happens regularly in War Thunder. Right now as you are reading this text the participants of the big football competition are fighting for decals, decorations, titles and other valuable prizes.
Tank Football 2023
We’re excited to invite you to the War Thunder special tank football event! You will experience the reworked physics of tank to ball interactions, as well as new to the game goalie mechanics, which will allow you to earn mission points and progress up through goalkeeper achievements!
Yak-38: The Soviet Dream
In 1967,Great Britain started producing the Hawker Siddeley Harrier, a ground attack aircraft with VTOL capabilities. The Royal Air Force received a unique combat vehicle that could be quickly deployed abroad, and for a decade the Harrier was the only jump jet in the world – that is, until the Soviets introduced the Yak-38 in 1977.
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  • 29 March 2023
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100th Anniversary of the Italian Air Force
The Italian Royal Army founded its air arm back in 1884, when it decided to use aerostats for military purposes. But a separate Air Force was founded on March 28th, 1923 — precisely 100 years ago. In the 1930s it participated in military operations in Ethiopia and Spain, in the 1940s it fought in WWII as a part of Axis powers (and then partially for Allies), and in 1990 it took part in the Gulf War in an international coalition.
Moments of Valour: The Turkish Armed Forces
Currently more than 700,000 Turkish players have played War Thunder and they are an important part of the global community. In gratitude for their interest we have prepared a special trailer dedicated to the brave Turkish tankers and pilots.
Pages of History (April)
For the whole month, you will have 8 tasks available to you one by one. Completion of each task will award you with a trophy containing a reward, while completing all tasks will award you with a unique in-game player icon.
The Shooting Range #347
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 26 March 2023
Thunder Show: FLOP-A-ROO
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the brightest moments of the past week. Today we’re going to find out what happens when players go above and beyond. Or even further than that! Anything to survive or win. Let’s get started!
  • 24 March 2023
Radars and Missiles: recent updates
A little more details of a recent update with noticeable improvements in the radar mechanics, the IRST range, and flight parameters of missiles.
Best Early MBTs
Today we’re going to talk about the best early MBTs available in War Thunder. Compared to their modern counterparts, they don’t have advanced electronics, fancy stabilizers and other cool gadgets, but they are universal tanks through and through.
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  • 22 March 2023
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First Flight of the La-5
On March 21st, 1942 the La-5, a Soviet fighter aircraft designed by Semyon Lavochkin, made its maiden flight. It was an evolution of LaGG-3 that replaced an inline engine with the stronger and more widely available Shvetsov ASh-82 radial engine; that allowed the USSR to quickly produce a huge number of new fighters. In the skies La-5 was a strong competitor to the German Bf 109, and its modifications were used until the end of the War.
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  • 21 March 2023