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Ram I: The Black Sheep
The first variant of the Ram will be making its way to the British ground forces tree to help reinforce the early ranks with some Canadian power!
Community Update No.7: Talking About What’s Coming Soon!
It’s Community Update time! The summer is progressing and we have been working on the September major update. As always, today we’ll be talking about some upcoming content and we also have two free decals and a special pack for you. So sit back, grab your favourite snack and read on!
Sky Guard: F-106A “Six Shooter”
The F-106A Delta Dart is a supersonic interceptor developed for the U.S. Air Force in the late 1950s as part of an effort to counter the growing threat of Soviet long-range bombers.
"Naples of the East": The Frigate Shisaka
Today, we would like to tell you about the main prize in the "Naples of the East" event — the powerful Japanese ‘Kaibokan’; Shisaka!
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Graphics Improvements in the Leviathans Update!
With the Leviathans major update, we have some good news for those who like playing with the latest graphics technologies on display. Ray tracing has improved a lot since the last update and today we wanted to share with you what to expect!
Swiss Aircraft Line & the C-3604!
Today we’re announcing the Swiss aircraft line coming to the German aviation tree, and we’ll be taking at closer look at the C-3604 from the Second World War!
Introducing the Radar Control Screen & How It Works!
In the Leviathans major update, we’ll be introducing a number of advanced SAM systems, including those with multiple vehicles. Today, we’d like to introduce you to something called the Radar Control Screen which will be added to many modern SPAAs in the game, making combat against aircraft more efficient. Let’s dive into the details!
Pre-order: F/A-18C (Switzerland)
Pre-orders for Swiss Hornet with precision air-to-surface weapons have started today!
T-72B3A: Entering the Arena!
An improved variant of the T-72B3 that features the Arena-M APS is coming to the game in the Leviathans major update!
Squadron Vehicles: Saab F-35: Red Dragon
One of the new Squadron Vehicles arriving in the Leviathans major update is the advanced Draken of the Danish Air Force!
Z-10ME & Z-10A Squadron Vehicle: China’s New Helicopters
Meet a new top ranked helicopter for China, the export Z-10ME is coming to the research tree! Plus the Z-10A, which will join as a new Squadron Vehicle.
Pre-order: Packs for the USA, USSR and Great Britain!
Today we have three new premium packs to show you, each containing three vehicles.
SPYDER AIO: The Vigilant Arthropod
Today we’re taking a look at the Israeli SPYDER AIO, a rapid-deployment air defense system designed to counter all types of modern aerial threats.
F-2A and Pre-Order for the F-2A ADTW: “Viper Zero”
We’ve finally arrived! Introducing the Japanese F-2A multi-role fighter as a researchable variant, and the F-2A ADTW as a premium pack variant.
Pre-order: L-39ZA Albatros
Check out the famous Czechoslovakian L-39 trainer coming to War Thunder in its combat training variant, the L-39ZA!
CLAWS: Hummissile
Meet this mobile SAM vehicle, featuring radar missiles on the back of an army Humvee jeep!
Normandy ‘44: T86
The T86 is an American amphibious vehicle, coming in as the main reward in the Normandy ‘44 event!
Tan-SAM kai: “Maddog”!
An improved Japanese Type 81 SAM System with multiple vehicles is coming in the Leviathans major update for Japan!