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Dreams Come True: XF5U

Dreams DO come true! Meet the legendary XF5U “Flying Flapjack” or better known as the pancake due to its humorous shape, now coming to War Thunder. Take part in this aircraft event in our yearly Dreams Come True series to get yourself some themed decals, a loading screen and a very unique aircraft. You can also decorate your profile with delicious pancakes to remember your participation in this event!

Start Celebrating War Thunder’s 13th Birthday with In-Game Discounts!

War Thunder is turning 13 soon, and what better way to start the celebrations than to have in-game discounts for vehicles, modifications, backups and Premium Account time! Running low on useful consumables? Have you been dreaming of buying a certain vehicle and want to unlock its modifications quickly? Now’s the time to treat yourself!

Hawk 200: Wings of Prey!

Today we’ll be taking a look at a long awaited British strike aircraft, joining the game in the next major update. Meet the Hawk 200!

"Spearhead" Update Trailer!

Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Spearhead!

38 New Camouflages Now Available in the ‘WTCS Trophy III’!

The WTCS Trophy III is here, packed with stunning camouflages from WT Live! This edition brings 38 new camos in total: 19 aircraft, 18 ground vehicles, and 1 helicopter. A fresh mix of styles and Battle Ratings to make your lineup truly stand out!

Visual Improvements to Stalingrad!

Today we’ll be taking a look at the visually updated Stalingrad, coming in the next major update!

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!

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!

Deep Strike: Attack and Defend Important Infrastructure!

Pilots, get yourself ready, as it’s time for takeoff! Today we’re introducing the Deep Strike event — an asymmetrical game mode where one team attacks and the other defends important infrastructure in one of several locations.

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!

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!

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.

Squadron Vehicles — C13 TUA: Italy’s First Squadron Vehicle

Today we’ll be taking a look at an experimental vehicle based on the C13 platform with TOW ATGMs and the ability to fire from behind cover!

Video Digest 20.10.2025

Our weekly digest returns with another Thunder Show episode, new videos about the Soviet Object 120 tank destroyer and the American M55 self-propelled gun, and an in-depth explanation of how infrared air-to-air missiles work.

Battle Pass Season 21: “Brave Archer” and Its Warbond Shop!

Check out Battle Pass Season 21, Brave Archer! This season, you can get the premium Re.2005 (VDM), which is a variant of one of Italy’s most distinguished Second World War fighters, plus the RN Luigi Cadorna, named after the famous Italian marshal. And as always, there’s warbonds, decals, boosters, Silver Lions, Premium Account time, wagers and more!

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.

Meet the Winner of the Air Superiority 2025 Tournament: Team DODEC!

Last weekend saw the final of the third and last major qualifier of the 2025 War Thunder Championships Series (WTCS) season. In a 4v4 jet format, the DODEC team emerged victorious and took pole position in the leaderboard with a total of 286 Thunder points!

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.