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Jaguar EBRC: Grace, Space and Pace!
Today we’re checking out the most modern French light tank, armed with a 40 mm cannon and tandem-charge anti-tank missiles!
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  • 29 October 2025
Discounts in the Gaijin Store for War Thunder’s 13th Birthday!
It’s War Thunder’s 13th birthday anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than with sales on the Gaijin Store! A huge number of vehicle packs available at a discount, so be sure to check them out and see what takes your fancy!
  • 29 October 2025
Pre-order — Su-30MK2 AMV: Pirate of the Caribbean Skies!
The Venezuelan Su-30 possesses a vast arsenal of weapons and is capable of brilliantly performing combat missions in both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat!
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  • 28 October 2025
Minor Rearrangements to Ground Force Trees
Hey everyone! Today we wanted to go over some minor changes that will come to ground force trees soon.
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  • 28 October 2025
Squadron Vehicles — AH-56A Cheyenne: First Of Its Kind
Today we’ll be taking a look at the AH-56A Cheyenne, a special helicopter coming to the USA as a squadron vehicle!
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  • 28 October 2025
CM-34: The Clouded Leopard!
Today we’re taking a look at a new tank coming to the higher ranks of Chinese tech tree: the fast and wheeled CM-34 IFV with a 30 mm Bushmaster cannon!
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  • 27 October 2025
Video Digest 27.10.2025
New week, a new selection of informative videos about very different vehicles! This time featuring the American B-25 bomber, the Swedish Gripen fighter, the Thai version of the F-5, and the German Jagdpanzer 4-5 tank destroyer.
  • 27 October 2025
Celebrate the Spooky Season with Halloween in War Thunder!
Happy Halloween! Give your opponents hell in a demonic tank, fly through a dangerous ravine in a witch’s plane, and earn themed profile frames and decals this Halloween.
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  • 24 October 2025
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!
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  • 24 October 2025
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!
  • 24 October 2025
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!
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  • 24 October 2025
"Spearhead" Update Trailer!
Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Spearhead!
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  • 23 October 2025
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!
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  • 23 October 2025
Visual Improvements to Stalingrad!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the visually updated Stalingrad, coming in the next major update!
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  • 23 October 2025
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
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.
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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