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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.

T-34-85 (STP): A Stable Classic

Meet this experimental variant of the legendary T-34-85 with a vertical gun stabilizer!

Chieftain 900: Royal Ordnance’s Chieftain

Today we’ll be taking a look at the Chieftain 900, an improved modification of the Chieftain Mk 5 carried out by Royal Ordnance Factories in an attempt for export orders.

Community Update No.8: Responses and What’s Coming!

Hey everyone, we’re back with another Community Update. Today we wanted to respond to the recent announcement we made here, go over some of the additions to the upcoming major update and the next vehicle event.

Video Digest 13.10.2025

Last week, we released several exciting videos for War Thunder enthusiasts. We delve into the Mi-35P “Phoenix” helicopter, which stirred curiosity with its enigmatic name. Experience the “Aerial Ballet” and learn how to effectively utilize tanks with active protection systems. Additionally, we discuss the updated respawn mechanics and reconnaissance drones.

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USS Cowell and the US Navy Jack Ship Flag for the US Navy’s 250th Birthday!

On October 13th 1775, exactly 250 years ago, the Continental Navy of the United Colonies of North American was founded, then used against Great Britain in the Revolutionary War. Today the United States boasts the largest naval force in the world, with more than 2,600 aircraft, 480 ships, including 11 aircraft carriers, and over 380,000 personnel in service!

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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!

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.

Fair Play: October 2025

Our team is tirelessly working to ensure than the game rules are being followed and that cheaters don’t stay in War Thunder. You can help with this too by reporting players! Find out how to file a report and how our anti-cheat system works on our Wiki.

Monthly Decals for October!

Hi everyone! We’re back with some more historical decals for October, 5 new and 5 from previous events. We’re happy to finally include the famous “A Colpo Sicuro” inscription for Italy, and a new frog friend from the somewhat obscure Wekusta 5 reconnaissance squadron. Thanks for taking part in getting these as always, we hope you like adding the decals you’re interested in to your collection, and keep leaving your suggestions for markings you’d like to see in the future!

It’s fixed! №109

Today, we’ve rounded up and will be covering some of the bug fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game today and over the past few weeks. If you’d like to catch up on every fixed bug, then be sure to check out the changelog section on our website.

Video Digest 06.10.2025

Welcome to the latest edition of our video digest! Today we’ll talk about tactical solutions from the ColdWar era: the American B-66 Destroyer bomber and the Stingray light tank. You’ll also experience thrilling moments with rocket tanks, new features in the Thunder Show program, and a modern look at armored vehicles with the introduction of the BTR-80A.

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!

Watch the WTCS Air Superiority Play-Off and Get Yourself Awesome Twitch Drops!

It’s the final stretch for our WTCS teams, with the third major of the year being full of twists and turns!

Semper Fidelis: EFV

Meet the main ground vehicle reward for the Semper Fidelis event, the American EFV landing vehicle!

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!